Broccoli vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between broccoli and chives?
- Broccoli is richer in vitamin C, yet chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, iron, folate, and manganese.
- Chives' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 93% higher.
- Broccoli has 4 times more vitamin E than chives. Broccoli has 0.78mg of vitamin E, while chives have 0.21mg.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index than chives.
We used Broccoli, raw and Chives, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +119.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +220.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +36.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +53.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +271.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +259.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +603.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +109.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 212.7µg | 93% |
Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 58.1mg | 35% |
Vitamin A | 31µg | 218µg | 21% |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.157mg | 12% |
Iron | 0.73mg | 1.6mg | 11% |
Folate | 63µg | 105µg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.373mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 42mg | 5% |
Calcium | 47mg | 92mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.324mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.138mg | 3% |
Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.267g | 2% |
Choline | 18.7mg | 5.2mg | 2% |
Protein | 2.82g | 3.27g | 1% |
Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
Sodium | 33mg | 3mg | 1% |
Potassium | 316mg | 296mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.37g | 0.73g | 1% |
Phosphorus | 66mg | 58mg | 1% |
Carbs | 6.64g | 4.35g | 1% |
Calories | 34kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 4.04g | 1.85g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.7g | 1.85g | N/A |
Fiber | 2.6g | 2.5g | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.647mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.146g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.095g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.125mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +16% |
Contains more FatsFats | +97.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +763.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +602.6% |