Chives vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chives and true morels?
- Chives are richer in vitamin A and folate, yet true morels are richer in iron, copper, vitamin D, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B2.
- True morels' daily need coverage for iron is 132% higher.
- True morels have a lower glycemic index than chives.
We used Chives, raw and Mushrooms, morel, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +121.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +661.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +298.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +262.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +234.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.4% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1066.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 177% | |
Iron | 1.6mg | 12.18mg | 132% |
Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 65% | |
Copper | 0.157mg | 0.625mg | 52% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 206IU | 26% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.1µg | 26% |
Vitamin A | 218µg | 0µg | 24% |
Folate | 105µg | 9µg | 24% |
Phosphorus | 58mg | 194mg | 19% |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.03mg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 2.252mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.587mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.205mg | 7% |
Calcium | 92mg | 43mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 42mg | 19mg | 5% |
Potassium | 296mg | 411mg | 3% |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 3mg | 21mg | 1% |
Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.433g | 1% |
Fiber | 2.5g | 2.8g | 1% |
Calories | 30kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
Protein | 3.27g | 3.12g | 0% |
Fats | 0.73g | 0.57g | 0% |
Carbs | 4.35g | 5.1g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.85g | 2.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.85g | 0.6g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.146g | 0.065g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0.052g | 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% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
4.35 g
Water:
90.65 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats | +28.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.12g
~equal in
Water
~89.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.267 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.2% |