Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chives vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Chives and Potato wedges?

  • Chives are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, yet Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 52% higher.

We used Chives, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this comparison.

Infographic

Chives vs Potato wedges infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Fats +201.4%
Contains more Carbs +486.2%
Contains more Other +30%
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Fats +201.4%
Contains more Carbs +486.2%
Contains more Other +30%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1427.4%
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1427.4%

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 wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 3.27g 2.7g Chives
Fats 0.73g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 4.35g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 30kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 1.85g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.5g 2g Chives
Calcium 92mg 15mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 0.7mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 19mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 296mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 3mg 49mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.37mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 0IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 0µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 11.2mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.04mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.55g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.102g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Potato wedges
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.404g)
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?
?
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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.