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Chives vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chives and fish sandwiches

  • Chives have more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, while fish sandwiches have more selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 166% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 50 times less vitamin A than chives. Chives contain 4353IU of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches contain 87IU.
  • The amount of sodium in chives is lower.
  • Chives have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chives is 45, while the glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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
7
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg

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
5
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3127.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1464%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +455.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
1
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +87.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1605.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +513.6%
Contains more OtherOther +113%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
1
29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2631.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2243.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 13.6µg 166%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 1.8mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 6.257g 40%
Selenium 0.9µg 18µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 3mg 602mg 26%
Vitamin A 218µg 6µg 24%
Fats 0.73g 12.45g 18%
Folate 105µg 46µg 15%
Protein 3.27g 10.29g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Calories 30kcal 257kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.21mg 11%
Copper 0.157mg 0.075mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 2.15mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.146g 1.949g 8%
Phosphorus 58mg 116mg 8%
Carbs 4.35g 26.69g 7%
Calcium 92mg 37mg 6%
Fiber 2.5g 1g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 2.595g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.07mg 5%
Manganese 0.373mg 0.264mg 5%
Choline 5.2mg 28.9mg 4%
Magnesium 42mg 25mg 4%
Potassium 296mg 206mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.55mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.37mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.49mg 1%
Iron 1.6mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 1.85g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 1.85g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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