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Chives vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chives and Sardine

  • Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.

Food types used in this article are Chives, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +245.4%
Contains more Calcium +315.2%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +744.8%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.9%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +5755.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +245.4%
Contains more Calcium +315.2%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +744.8%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.9%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +5755.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 39

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
4
:
8
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +3930.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin K +8080.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3930.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin K +8080.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +710.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Protein +652.9%
Contains more Fats +1468.5%
Contains more Other +332%
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Protein +652.9%
Contains more Fats +1468.5%
Contains more Other +332%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3972.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.1%
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3972.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 0g Chives
Protein 3.27g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.73g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 4.35g 0g Chives
Calories 30kcal 208kcal Sardine
Sugar 1.85g 0g Sardine
Fiber 2.5g 0g Chives
Calcium 92mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 1.6mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 42mg 39mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 296mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 3mg 307mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.157mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.373mg 0.108mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 4353IU 108IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 32µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 105µg 10µg Chives
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 212.7µg 2.6µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.128mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.139mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.195mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.163mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.036mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.145mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.057mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 1.528g Chives
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.382g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $6.6)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.