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Chives vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chives and Leek

  • Chives have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Leek have more Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 138% more.
  • Chives have 5 times more Vitamin C than Leek. Chives have 58.1mg of Vitamin C, while Leek has 12mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chives, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
Chives
7
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%
Leek
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.1%

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
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 194% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Leek
3
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 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +384.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +352.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
3
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Leek
2
14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118%
Contains more FatsFats +143.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +225.3%
~equal in Water ~83g
~equal in Other ~1.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
2
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Leek
1
19% 2% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Leek Opinion
Calories 30kcal 61kcal Leek
Protein 3.27g 1.5g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.3g Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 12mg Chives
Net carbs 1.85g 12.35g Leek
Carbs 4.35g 14.15g Leek
Magnesium 42mg 28mg Chives
Calcium 92mg 59mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 180mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 2.1mg Leek
Sugar 1.85g 3.9g Chives
Fiber 2.5g 1.8g Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.12mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.12mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 35mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 20mg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 1667IU Chives
Vitamin A 218µg 83µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.92mg Leek
Manganese 0.373mg 0.481mg Leek
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.06mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.03mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.4mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.14mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.233mg Leek
Vitamin K 212.7µg 47µg Chives
Folate 105µg 64µg Chives
Choline 5.2mg 9.5mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.04g Leek
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.004g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.166g Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.012mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg 0.063mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.052mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.096mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.078mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.018mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.055mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.056mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.025mg Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Leek
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
91%
Chives
32%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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.

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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.