Chives vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chives and shortbread different?
- Chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, while shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Chives cover your daily need for vitamin K, 168% more than shortbread.
- Chives are lower in saturated fat.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index (64) than chives (45).
Chives, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were used in this article.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +607.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +588.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1833.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +477.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1061.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +173% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +406.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
4.35 g
Water:
90.65 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2418.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3491.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1366.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.267 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6961.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3018.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 11µg | 168% |
| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 0mg | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 8.326g | 54% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 26.22g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 8.105g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 514kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.353mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 4.35g | 63.78g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 2.98mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 3.275mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.314mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 2.44mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 6.2µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Folate | 105µg | 81µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 5.37g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.393mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.85g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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