Chives vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chives and brown sugar
- The amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B2, and magnesium in chives is higher than in brown sugar.
- Chives cover your daily vitamin K needs 177% more than brown sugar.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of chives is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Sugars, brown.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +234% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1766.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +482.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +126.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
4.35 g
Water:
90.65 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2625% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6664.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2154.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 0µg | 177% |
| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 0mg | 65% |
| Carbs | 4.35g | 98.09g | 31% |
| Folate | 105µg | 1µg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 380kcal | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.064mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.047mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.71mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 4mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 0.12g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 133mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.132mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.85g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0g | 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% |
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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
76%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)