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Basil vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Basil and Chives

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin A, however, Chives are richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 168% more than Chives.
  • Chives have 4 times less Vitamin E than Basil. Basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E, while Chives have 0.21mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Chives, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Basil
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Chives
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.4%
Contains more IronIron +98.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Potassium ~296mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~58mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Basil
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Chives
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 194% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Chives
3
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more FatsFats +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.2%
~equal in Protein ~3.27g
~equal in Water ~90.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Chives
1
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.095g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Chives
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Chives Opinion
Calories 23kcal 30kcal Chives
Protein 3.15g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.64g 0.73g Chives
Vitamin C 18mg 58.1mg Chives
Net carbs 1.05g 1.85g Chives
Carbs 2.65g 4.35g Chives
Magnesium 64mg 42mg Basil
Calcium 177mg 92mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 296mg Chives
Iron 3.17mg 1.6mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g 1.85g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 2.5g Chives
Copper 0.385mg 0.157mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.56mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 58mg Chives
Sodium 4mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin A 5275IU 4353IU Basil
Vitamin A 264µg 218µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.21mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.373mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.647mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.138mg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 212.7µg Basil
Folate 68µg 105µg Chives
Choline 11.4mg 5.2mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.146g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.267g Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.037mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.191mg 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.11mg 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.036mg
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.105mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.051mg 0.057mg Chives
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Chives
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Basil
91%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients
  2. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.