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Biscuit vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Biscuit and Chives

  • Biscuit has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Chives has more Vitamin C.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 64% more.
  • Biscuit has 193 times more Sodium than Chives. Biscuit has 580mg of Sodium, while Chives have 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
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Chives
Contains more Calcium +155.4%
Contains more Iron +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.8%
Contains more Selenium +2066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Manganese - 0.373
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +155.4%
Contains more Iron +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.8%
Contains more Selenium +2066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Equal in Manganese - 0.373

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.
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Chives
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5208.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +28950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +72.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5208.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +28950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.3%
Contains more Folate +72.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains more Protein +114.1%
Contains more Fats +2132.9%
Contains more Carbs +925.3%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Water +213.7%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +114.1%
Contains more Fats +2132.9%
Contains more Carbs +925.3%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Water +213.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7194.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1459.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7194.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1459.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Chives Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 1.85g Biscuit
Protein 7g 3.27g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 0.73g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 4.35g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 30kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 1.5g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 235mg 92mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.6mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 164mg 58mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 580mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.54mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.082mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.378mg 0.373mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 0.9µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 0.2mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.078mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.115mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.647mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 61µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.037mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.128mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.139mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.195mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.163mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.036mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.105mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.145mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.057mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Chives
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.095g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.267g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Chives
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Biscuit
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.178g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.