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Chives vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chives and Walnut

  • Chives have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Walnut have more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 175% higher.
  • Walnut contains 218 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chives. Chives contain 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Walnut contains 1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chives are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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
0
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10
Walnut
Contains more Iron +81.9%
Contains more Magnesium +276.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.6%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +451.8%
Contains more Copper +910.2%
Contains more Manganese +815.3%
Contains more Selenium +444.4%
Equal in Calcium - 98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Iron +81.9%
Contains more Magnesium +276.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.6%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +451.8%
Contains more Copper +910.2%
Contains more Manganese +815.3%
Contains more Selenium +444.4%
Equal in Calcium - 98

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
4
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6
Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +21665%
Contains more Vitamin C +4369.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +7777.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.1%
Equal in Folate - 98
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +21665%
Contains more Vitamin C +4369.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +7777.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.1%
Equal in Folate - 98

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
1
:
4
Walnut
Contains more Water +2127.3%
Contains more Protein +365.7%
Contains more Fats +8832.9%
Contains more Carbs +215.2%
Contains more Other +78%
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Water +2127.3%
Contains more Protein +365.7%
Contains more Fats +8832.9%
Contains more Carbs +215.2%
Contains more Other +78%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
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2
Walnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9303.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17568.2%
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9303.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17568.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 3.27g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 0.73g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 4.35g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 30kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 1.85g 2.61g Chives
Fiber 2.5g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 92mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 1.6mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 42mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 58mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 296mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 3mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 0.56mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.157mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.373mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 0.9µg 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 4353IU 20IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 1µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 58.1mg 1.3mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.15mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 105µg 98µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 2.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.128mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.195mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.163mg 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.036mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.145mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.057mg 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 0.146g 6.126g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Walnut
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
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.