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Chives vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chives and chuck steak?

  • Chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, yet chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 176% higher.
  • Chives contain less saturated fat.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than chives.

We used Chives, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3008.3%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2955.6%
~equal in Potassium ~325mg

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
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3014.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13193.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +620.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1419.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
3
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +64.2%
Contains more OtherOther +525%
Contains more ProteinProtein +663.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2590.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9854.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +203.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 1.6µg 176%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.56mg 8.68mg 74%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0mg 65%
Selenium 0.9µg 27.5µg 48%
Protein 3.27g 24.98g 43%
Saturated fat 0.146g 8.66g 39%
Fats 0.73g 19.64g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 4.663mg 25%
Folate 105µg 6µg 25%
Vitamin A 218µg 7µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 9.457g 23%
Phosphorus 58mg 193mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.373mg 18%
Manganese 0.373mg 0.012mg 16%
Choline 5.2mg 79mg 13%
Calories 30kcal 277kcal 12%
Iron 1.6mg 2.45mg 11%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Copper 0.157mg 0.077mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.752mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 16mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.191mg 6%
Magnesium 42mg 22mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.81g 4%
Sodium 3mg 71mg 3%
Carbs 4.35g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.066mg 1%
Potassium 296mg 325mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 1.85g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.85g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Chives
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.