Chives vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chives and mustard Greens?
- Chives are higher in vitamin C, folate, iron, and magnesium, yet mustard Greens is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
- Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 317% more.
- Chives have 12 times more folate than mustard Greens. While chives have 105µg of folate, mustard Greens has only 9µg.
- The glycemic index of mustard Greens is lower.
We used Chives, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.
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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 | +223.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.3% |
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 | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +183.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +747.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +178.7% |
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:
2.56 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
91.78 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.1% |
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Carbs
~4.51g
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Water
~91.78g
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
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +480.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 592.7µg | 317% |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 618µg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 25.3mg | 36% |
| Folate | 105µg | 9µg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.373mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1.78mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.87mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 162mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 118mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 0.012g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 2.56g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.046g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.433mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 26kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.35g | 4.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.85g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | 1.41g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0.11g | 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% |
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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%
144%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1)
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)