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Chives vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chives and Brussels sprout

  • Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Copper, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 30% higher.
  • Chives contain 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Brussels sprout. Chives contain 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Brussels sprout contains 38µg.

Food types used in this article are Chives, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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 Calcium +119%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.337
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +119%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.337

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +477.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +319%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +477.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +319%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +105.7%
Contains more Other +37%
Equal in Protein - 3.38
Equal in Water - 86
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +105.7%
Contains more Other +37%
Equal in Protein - 3.38
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57203.4%
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57203.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.27g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.73g 0.3g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 30kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 1.85g 2.2g Chives
Fiber 2.5g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 92mg 42mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 1.4mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 296mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 3mg 25mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.42mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.07mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.337mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 4353IU 754IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 38µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 58.1mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.09mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.309mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 105µg 61µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 177µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.037mg
Threonine 0.128mg 0.12mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.132mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.152mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.154mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.032mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.098mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.057mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.023g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Brussels sprout
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
98%
Chives
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
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.
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.