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Chives vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chives and Chinese cabbage

  • Chinese cabbage has less Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 139% more.
  • Chives have 7 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. Chives have 0.157mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chives, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +194.7%
Contains more Copper +647.6%
Contains more Manganese +134.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +14.1%
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +194.7%
Contains more Copper +647.6%
Contains more Manganese +134.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +14.1%

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 E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.2%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4468
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.2%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4468

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +99.5%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Water - 95.32
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +118%
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Carbs +99.5%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 1.18g Chives
Protein 3.27g 1.5g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.2g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 2.18g Chives
Calories 30kcal 13kcal Chives
Sugar 1.85g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 2.5g 1g Chives
Calcium 92mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 1.6mg 0.8mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 19mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 37mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 252mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 65mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.19mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.021mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.159mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.09mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 45mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.04mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.07mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.5mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.088mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 105µg 66µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 45.5µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.015mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg 0.049mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.085mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.088mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.089mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.009mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.044mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.066mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.026mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.015g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.096g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage 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)

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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.