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Chives vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chives and Coconut

  • Chives have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Coconut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Chives covers your daily Vitamin K needs 177% more than Coconut.
  • Chives contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Nuts, coconut meat, 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
Chives
3
:
7
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Calcium +557.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Copper +177.1%
Contains more Manganese +302.1%
Contains more Selenium +1022.2%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Coconut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +557.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Copper +177.1%
Contains more Manganese +302.1%
Contains more Selenium +1022.2%

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
Chives
9
:
1
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1660.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Folate +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +106250%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.3
Chives
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%
Coconut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1660.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Folate +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +106250%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
2
:
3
Coconut
Coconut
Contains more Water +92.9%
Contains more Fats +4487.7%
Contains more Carbs +250.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.33
Equal in Other - 0.96
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Coconut
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Water +92.9%
Contains more Fats +4487.7%
Contains more Carbs +250.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.33
Equal in Other - 0.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
1
:
2
Coconut
Coconut
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.1%
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Coconut
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 6.23g Coconut
Protein 3.27g 3.33g Coconut
Fats 0.73g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 4.35g 15.23g Coconut
Calories 30kcal 354kcal Coconut
Sugar 1.85g 6.23g Chives
Fiber 2.5g 9g Coconut
Calcium 92mg 14mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 2.43mg Coconut
Magnesium 42mg 32mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 113mg Coconut
Potassium 296mg 356mg Coconut
Sodium 3mg 20mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 1.1mg Coconut
Copper 0.157mg 0.435mg Coconut
Manganese 0.373mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 0.9µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin A 4353IU 0IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 0µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.24mg Coconut
Vitamin C 58.1mg 3.3mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.066mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.02mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.54mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.3mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.054mg Chives
Folate 105µg 26µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 0.2µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.128mg 0.121mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.131mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.163mg 0.147mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.145mg 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.057mg 0.077mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 0.146g 29.698g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.366g Coconut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.