Chives vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chives and kumquat
- Chives are higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, manganese, iron, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus, yet kumquat is higher in fiber.
- Chives cover your daily vitamin K needs 177% more than kumquat.
- Chives contain 15 times more vitamin A than kumquat. While chives contain 4353IU of vitamin A, kumquat contains only 290IU.
- The glycemic index of chives is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chives, raw and Kumquats, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1353.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +517.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 0µg | 177% |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 15µg | 23% |
| Folate | 105µg | 17µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 6.5g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 43.9mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.135mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.86mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.036mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.095mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 4.35g | 15.9g | 4% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 186mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 1.88g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.208mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 71kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 8.4mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.171g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.429mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 0.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.85g | 9.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | 9.36g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0.154g | 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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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
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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)