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Chives vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chives and brown rice

  • Chives have more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron, and calcium; however, brown rice is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Chives cover your daily need for vitamin K, 177% more than brown rice.
  • The glycemic index of brown rice is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chives, raw and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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
5
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 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.2%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +544.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg

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
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 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106250%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
3
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +488%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +288.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Brown rice DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 0.2µg 177%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0mg 65%
Manganese 0.373mg 0.974mg 26%
Folate 105µg 9µg 24%
Vitamin A 218µg 0µg 24%
Iron 1.6mg 0.56mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 2.561mg 12%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Calcium 92mg 3mg 9%
Selenium 0.9µg 5.8µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.178mg 8%
Carbs 4.35g 25.58g 7%
Phosphorus 58mg 103mg 6%
Potassium 296mg 86mg 6%
Copper 0.157mg 0.106mg 6%
Calories 30kcal 123kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.069mg 4%
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g 4%
Saturated fat 0.146g 0.26g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 0.369g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.366g 1%
Protein 3.27g 2.74g 1%
Magnesium 42mg 39mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.123mg 1%
Choline 5.2mg 9.2mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.71mg 1%
Fats 0.73g 0.97g 0%
Net carbs 1.85g 23.98g N/A
Sugar 1.85g 0.24g N/A
Sodium 3mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.17mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Brown rice
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
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.