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Chives vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chives and Potato

  • Chives have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Chives covers your daily Vitamin K needs 176% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 218 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chives. Chives have 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Potato has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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
Chives
8
:
2
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +33.1%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +33.1%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%

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
Chives
7
:
3
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +43430%
Contains more Vitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +505.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +10535%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +43430%
Contains more Vitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +505.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +10535%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
3
:
2
Potato
Potato
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +461.5%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Carbs +386.2%
Contains more Other +33%
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Potato
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +461.5%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Carbs +386.2%
Contains more Other +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
2
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 18.95g Potato
Protein 3.27g 2.5g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.13g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 21.15g Potato
Calories 30kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.85g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 2.5g 2.2g Chives
Calcium 92mg 15mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 1.08mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 28mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 296mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 3mg 10mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.36mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.118mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.219mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 10IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 1µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.04mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 9.6mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.064mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.048mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 105µg 28µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 2µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.025mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg 0.081mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.08mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.119mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.13mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.099mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.125mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.042mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.003g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.057g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
98%
Chives
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.