Chives vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chives and borage different?
- Chives are higher in vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B5; however, borage is richer in iron and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chives is 26% higher.
- Chives contain 8 times more folate than borage. While chives contain 105µg of folate, borage contains only 13µg.
Chives, raw and Borage, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +20.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.3% |
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 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +690.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +707.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 177% | |
| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 35mg | 26% |
| Folate | 105µg | 13µg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 3.3mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 470mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 53mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 210µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.349mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.109g | 1% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 21kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.35g | 3.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.85g | 3.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 92mg | 93mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.85g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0.211g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.