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Broth vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Broth and Chives?

  • Broth is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Choline, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1038% higher.
  • Broth has 31 times more Selenium than Chives. Broth has 28µg of Selenium, while Chives have 0.9µg.
  • Chives contain less Sodium.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
Broth
5
:
5
Chives
Chives
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.2%
Contains more Selenium +3011.1%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +522.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +148.7%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.2%
Contains more Selenium +3011.1%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +522.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +148.7%
Equal in Potassium - 296

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.
Broth
Broth
6
:
5
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +217550%
Contains more Vitamin C +5181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Folate +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Chives
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 E +119%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +217550%
Contains more Vitamin C +5181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Folate +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
4
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Protein +409.5%
Contains more Fats +1801.4%
Contains more Carbs +314%
Contains more Other +4818%
Contains more Water +3893.4%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Chives
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 +409.5%
Contains more Fats +1801.4%
Contains more Carbs +314%
Contains more Other +4818%
Contains more Water +3893.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5542.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1577.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5542.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1577.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Chives Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 1.85g Broth
Protein 16.66g 3.27g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.73g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 4.35g Broth
Calories 267kcal 30kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 187mg 92mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 56mg 42mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 58mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 296mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.09mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.15mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 28µg 0.9µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.21mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.078mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.115mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.647mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.324mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 32µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Vitamin K 0µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Chives
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.095g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.267g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Broth
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 23872mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
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.
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.