Chives vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chives and Arugula
- Chives are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Arugula is higher in Calcium.
- Chives covers your daily Vitamin K needs 87% more than Arugula.
- Chives contain 4 times more Vitamin C than Arugula. While Chives contain 58.1mg of Vitamin C, Arugula contains only 15mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chives, raw and Arugula, 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 CopperCopper | +106.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.7% |
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 | +287.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +194.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
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Fats
~0.66g
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Water
~91.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +93.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 3.27g | 2.58g |
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| Fats | 0.73g | 0.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 15mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.85g | 2.05g |
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| Carbs | 4.35g | 3.65g |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 369mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 1.85g | 2.05g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4353IU | 2373IU |
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| Vitamin A | 218µg | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.321mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.437mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 105µg | 97µg |
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| Choline | 5.2mg | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.146g | 0.086g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.095g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.319g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.139mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.163mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg |
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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
91%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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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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.