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Chives vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chives and Limburger

  • Chives have more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A; however, Limburger is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Chives cover your daily vitamin K needs 175% more than Limburger.
  • Chives contain less saturated fat.
  • Chives have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chives is 45, while the glycemic index of Limburger is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +1130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +647.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +881.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +440.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +577.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%

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
5
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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9147.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +81%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.08mg

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +787.8%
Contains more WaterWater +87.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +513.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3632.9%
Contains more OtherOther +279%

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8958.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chives Limburger
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 Limburger DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 2.3µg 175%
Saturated fat 0.146g 16.746g 75%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0mg 65%
Phosphorus 58mg 393mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Fats 0.73g 27.25g 41%
Calcium 92mg 497mg 41%
Sodium 3mg 800mg 35%
Protein 3.27g 20.05g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.503mg 30%
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 8.606g 21%
Iron 1.6mg 0.13mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 1.177mg 17%
Manganese 0.373mg 0.038mg 15%
Calories 30kcal 327kcal 15%
Copper 0.157mg 0.021mg 15%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.1mg 14%
Vitamin A 218µg 340µg 14%
Folate 105µg 58µg 12%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Potassium 296mg 128mg 5%
Magnesium 42mg 21mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.158mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 5.2mg 15.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.495g 2%
Carbs 4.35g 0.49g 1%
Net carbs 1.85g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 1.85g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.23mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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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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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.