Brussels sprouts vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and chives
- Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B1, yet chives are richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chives is 72% higher.
- Brussels sprouts contain 2 times more vitamin B1 than chives. Brussels sprouts contain 0.139mg of vitamin B1, while chives contain 0.078mg.
Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +119% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.7% |
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 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +319% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +267.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +473.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
4.35 g
Water:
90.65 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +143.3% |
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Protein
~3.27g
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Water
~90.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
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 | -57.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57203.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +313% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.267g | 1018% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 58.1mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 212.7µg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 218µg | 20% |
| Folate | 61µg | 105µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.157mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.138mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 92mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.6mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 296mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 5.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 4.35g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.373mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.647mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 3.27g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.146g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
73%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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