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Chives vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chives and Basil

  • Chives have more Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 168% more than Chives.
  • Basil has 3 times less Vitamin C than Chives. Chives have 58.1mg of Vitamin C, while Basil has 18mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Basil, fresh.

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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.
Chives
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Basil
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.4%
Contains more IronIron +98.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.8%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~56mg

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.
Chives
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 194% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Basil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
3
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Protein ~3.15g
~equal in Water ~92.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
1
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Basil
2
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.088g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Basil Opinion
Calories 30kcal 23kcal Chives
Protein 3.27g 3.15g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.64g Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 18mg Chives
Net carbs 1.85g 1.05g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 2.65g Chives
Magnesium 42mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 92mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 296mg 295mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 1.85g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.56mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 58mg 56mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 4mg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 218µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 0.373mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.034mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.076mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.209mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 212.7µg 414.8µg Basil
Folate 105µg 68µg Chives
Choline 5.2mg 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.088g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.128mg 0.104mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.104mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.191mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.11mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.036mg
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.145mg 0.127mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.051mg Chives
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
91%
Chives
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.