Chives vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chives and chocolate different?
- Chives are richer in vitamin K and vitamin A, while chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc.
- Chives cover your daily need for vitamin K, 171% more than chocolate.
- Chives contain 87 times more vitamin A than chocolate. Chives contain 4353IU of vitamin A, while chocolate contains 50IU.
- Chives are lower in saturated fat.
- Chives have a higher glycemic index (45) than chocolate (23).
Chives, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +64.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +247.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +401.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +554.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +280.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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 | +10800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2525.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +9245.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4184.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1306.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9942.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +309% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 8.1µg | 171% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 1.028mg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 8.02mg | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 65% | |
| Fats | 0.73g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.373mg | 1.419mg | 45% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 546kcal | 26% |
| Folate | 105µg | 26% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 146mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 2µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 206mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 4.35g | 61.17g | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 7g | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.01mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 559mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.042mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 1.092g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 4.88g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.297mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.85g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins