Chives vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chives and escarole
- Chives have more vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, folate, and phosphorus; however, escarole is richer in vitamin B5.
- Chives cover your daily vitamin C needs 61% more than escarole.
- Escarole has 9 times less vitamin B6 than chives. Chives have 0.138mg of vitamin B6, while escarole has 0.016mg.
- Chives have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chives is 45, while the glycemic index of escarole is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1660.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +131.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +762.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +196.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +305.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +229.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 3.3mg | 61% |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 94µg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.72mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.826mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.087mg | 8% |
| Folate | 105µg | 78µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 46mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.062mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 1.15g | 4% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 245mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 15.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.312mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 211.9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.081g | 1% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 19kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 0.18g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.385mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.35g | 3.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.85g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | 0.23g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.163mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Escarole is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Escarole is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Escarole is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)