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Chives vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chives and Celtuce

  • Chives have more Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, while Celtuce have more Manganese.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 43% higher.
  • Celtuce contains 4 times less Copper than Chives. Chives contain 0.157mg of Copper, while Celtuce contains 0.04mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Celtuce, 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.
Chives
7
:
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.4%
Contains more Copper +292.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +84.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.4%
Contains more Copper +292.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +84.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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
10
:
Contains more Vitamin A +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176%
Contains more Folate +128.3%
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 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176%
Contains more Folate +128.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
4
:
Contains more Protein +284.7%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 94.5
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +284.7%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chives Celtuce
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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 1.95g Celtuce
Protein 3.27g 0.85g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.3g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 3.65g Chives
Calories 30kcal 18kcal Chives
Sugar 1.85g Celtuce
Fiber 2.5g 1.7g Chives
Calcium 92mg 39mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 0.55mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 28mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 39mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 330mg Celtuce
Sodium 3mg 11mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.27mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.04mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.688mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4353IU 3500IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 175µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 19.5mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.055mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.07mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.55mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.183mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.05mg Chives
Folate 105µg 46µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.006mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg 0.039mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.055mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.052mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.055mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.01mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.036mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.046mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.015mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Celtuce
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
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
21%
Celtuce

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 - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Celtuce
Celtuce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.