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Chives vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chives and ground beef

  • Chives have more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, while ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 175% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chives is lower.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of chives is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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
6
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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4044.4%
Contains more IronIron +41.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +942.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2022.2%

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
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7234.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +522.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1307.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
2
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +55.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +630%
Contains more FatsFats +2005.5%
Contains more OtherOther +139%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
1
29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7607.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chives Ground beef
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 Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 2.9µg 175%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0mg 65%
Zinc 0.56mg 5.84mg 48%
Protein 3.27g 23.87g 41%
Selenium 0.9µg 19.1µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.146g 6.073g 27%
Folate 105µg 7µg 25%
Vitamin A 218µg 3µg 24%
Fats 0.73g 15.37g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 4.026mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 7.322g 18%
Manganese 0.373mg 0.009mg 16%
Phosphorus 58mg 166mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.311mg 13%
Choline 5.2mg 73.2mg 12%
Calories 30kcal 241kcal 11%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Copper 0.157mg 0.079mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 2.27mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 33mg 6%
Magnesium 42mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.171mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.512mg 4%
Sodium 3mg 73mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.051mg 2%
Potassium 296mg 241mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.12mg 1%
Carbs 4.35g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.408g 1%
Net carbs 1.85g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.85g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.927g)
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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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.