Chives vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chives and scallion?
- Chives are richer than scallion in vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Chives' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 44% more.
- Chives have 4 times more vitamin A than scallion. While chives have 218µg of vitamin A, scallion has only 50µg.
- The glycemic index of scallion is lower.
We used Chives, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw 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 | +110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +209% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +336% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +332% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +161.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +284.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +251.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 18.8mg | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 50µg | 19% |
| Folate | 105µg | 64µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.083mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.061mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 207µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 1.83g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.074g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.35g | 7.34g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 0.19g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.525mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 276mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.85g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 5.7mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.163mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.032mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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)