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Chives vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chives and Russet potato

  • Chives have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, and Copper, however, Russet potato have more Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 176% more.
  • Chives have 218 times more Vitamin A RAE than Russet potato. Chives have 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Russet potato has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chives, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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
Russet potato
Russet potato
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Russet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +85.8%

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
Russet potato
Russet potato
Contains more Vitamin A +43430%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Folate +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +10535%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%
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%
Russet 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% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +43430%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Folate +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +10535%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
3
:
2
Russet potato
Russet potato
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +461.5%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +392.9%
Contains more Other +35%
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Russet potato
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +461.5%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +392.9%
Contains more Other +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
2
:
1
Russet potato
Russet potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Russet potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chives Russet 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 Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 3.27g 2.63g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.13g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 30kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.85g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.5g 2.3g Chives
Calcium 92mg 18mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 1.07mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 30mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 296mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 3mg 14mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.35mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.107mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.228mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 10IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 1µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.07mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 8.3mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.067mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.048mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 105µg 26µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 2µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.027mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg 0.086mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.085mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.125mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.137mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.104mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.131mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.044mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.003g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.054g Chives

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.