Chives vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chives and shallot
- Chives have more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, copper, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, shallot is higher in vitamin B6.
- Chives cover your daily need for vitamin K, 177% more than shallot.
- Chives have 1088 times more vitamin A than shallot. While chives have 4353IU of vitamin A, shallot has only 4IU.
- The glycemic index of chives is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chives, raw and Shallots, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +626.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26487.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +630% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +578.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +584.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 0.8µg | 177% |
| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 8mg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Folate | 105µg | 34µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.345mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.088mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 37mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.35g | 16.8g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.292mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 3.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 0.039g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 72kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 334mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 11.3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.85g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | 7.87g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.163mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
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.