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Chives vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chives and poppy seed different?

  • Chives are higher in vitamin K and vitamin A; however, poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 275% higher.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index (5) than chives (45).

Chives, raw and Spices, poppy seed are the varieties used 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.
Chives
1
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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +726.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1463%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +510%
Contains more CopperCopper +936.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1310.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1698.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5710%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.324mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +1423.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +450.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5593.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +546.7%
Contains more OtherOther +537%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6196.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.373mg 6.707mg 275%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 28.569g 189%
Vitamin K 212.7µg 0µg 177%
Copper 0.157mg 1.627mg 163%
Calcium 92mg 1438mg 135%
Phosphorus 58mg 870mg 116%
Iron 1.6mg 9.76mg 102%
Magnesium 42mg 347mg 73%
Fiber 2.5g 19.5g 68%
Zinc 0.56mg 7.9mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.854mg 65%
Fats 0.73g 41.56g 63%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 1mg 63%
Protein 3.27g 17.99g 29%
Calories 30kcal 525kcal 25%
Vitamin A 218µg 0µg 24%
Selenium 0.9µg 13.5µg 23%
Saturated fat 0.146g 4.517g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 5.982g 15%
Potassium 296mg 719mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.77mg 10%
Carbs 4.35g 28.13g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.247mg 8%
Folate 105µg 82µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.896mg 2%
Choline 5.2mg 8.8mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 3mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 1.85g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 1.85g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.324mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.