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Chives vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chives and hummus

  • Chives are richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet hummus is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for chives is 86% higher.
  • Chives contain less sodium.
  • Hummus has a lower glycemic index than chives.

Food types used in this article are Chives, raw and Hummus, commercial.

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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%
Hummus
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69%
Contains more IronIron +52.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%

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
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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%
Hummus
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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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.582mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1215.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.5%
Contains more OtherOther +62%

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
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4151.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1253.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Hummus DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 177%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0mg 65%
Copper 0.157mg 0.527mg 41%
Vitamin A 218µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 3.613g 22%
Manganese 0.373mg 0.773mg 17%
Phosphorus 58mg 176mg 17%
Sodium 3mg 379mg 16%
Fats 0.73g 9.6g 14%
Fiber 2.5g 6g 14%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.83mg 12%
Iron 1.6mg 2.44mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 4.039g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.18mg 9%
Protein 3.27g 7.9g 9%
Calories 30kcal 166kcal 7%
Magnesium 42mg 71mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.146g 1.437g 6%
Folate 105µg 83µg 6%
Calcium 92mg 38mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.064mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.132mg 4%
Carbs 4.35g 14.29g 3%
Selenium 0.9µg 2.6µg 3%
Potassium 296mg 228mg 2%
Choline 5.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 1.85g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 1.85g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.582mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Hummus
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
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.