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Cabbage vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cabbage and Chives

  • Chives are higher than Cabbage in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Chives covers your daily Vitamin K needs 114% more than Cabbage.

Food varieties used in this article are Cabbage, 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.
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Chives
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +240.4%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +74.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +211.1%
Contains more Copper +726.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Iron +240.4%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +74.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +211.1%
Contains more Copper +726.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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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10
Chives
Contains more Vitamin A +4341.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
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 A +4341.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Protein +155.5%
Contains more Fats +630%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Water - 90.65
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 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 Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Protein +155.5%
Contains more Fats +630%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.6%
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1470.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Chives Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 1.85g Cabbage
Protein 1.28g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.1g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 5.8g 4.35g Cabbage
Calories 25kcal 30kcal Chives
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 2.5g 2.5g
Calcium 40mg 92mg Chives
Iron 0.47mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 12mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 26mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 170mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 18mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.18mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.019mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.16mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 98IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 36.6mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 43µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 76µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.035mg 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.041mg 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.044mg 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.012mg 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.042mg 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.022mg 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.146g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage 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
35%
Cabbage
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.