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Chives vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chives and Pumpkin leaves

  • Chives are richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, yet Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chives is 52% higher.
  • Chives contain 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Pumpkin leaves. Chives contain 0.324mg of Vitamin B5, while Pumpkin leaves contain 0.042mg.

Food types used in this article are Chives, raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw.

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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
6
:
3
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Manganese - 0.355
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Pumpkin leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Manganese - 0.355
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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
6
:
4
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
Contains more Vitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +671.4%
Contains more Folate +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
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%
Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +671.4%
Contains more Folate +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
3
:
2
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
Contains more Fats +82.5%
Contains more Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +24%
Equal in Protein - 3.15
Equal in Water - 92.88
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Pumpkin leaves
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Fats +82.5%
Contains more Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +24%
Equal in Protein - 3.15
Equal in Water - 92.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
3
:
0
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1113.6%
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Pumpkin leaves
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1113.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 2.33g Pumpkin leaves
Protein 3.27g 3.15g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.4g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 2.33g Chives
Calories 30kcal 19kcal Chives
Sugar 1.85g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.5g Chives
Calcium 92mg 39mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 296mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 3mg 11mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.2mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.133mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.355mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4353IU 1942IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 97µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 11mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.094mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.92mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.042mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 105µg 36µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.128mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.163mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.145mg 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.057mg 0.05mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.207g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.052g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.022g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Pumpkin leaves
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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.