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Chives vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chives and Winter squash

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 in Chives are higher than in Winter squash.
  • Chives covers your daily Vitamin K needs 174% more than Winter squash.
  • Winter squash has 6 times less Vitamin C than Chives. Chives have 58.1mg of Vitamin C, while Winter squash has 9.6mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt.

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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
9
:
1
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Contains more Manganese +99.5%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Winter squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +318.2%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Contains more Manganese +99.5%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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
8
:
2
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +505.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +4734.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
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%
Winter squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +505.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +4734.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
4
:
1
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Protein +267.4%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +103.4%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Winter squash
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +267.4%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +103.4%
Equal in Water - 89.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
2
:
1
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Winter squash
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Winter squash Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 6.05g Winter squash
Protein 3.27g 0.89g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.35g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 8.85g Winter squash
Calories 30kcal 37kcal Winter squash
Sugar 1.85g 3.3g Chives
Fiber 2.5g 2.8g Winter squash
Calcium 92mg 22mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 0.44mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg 13mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 19mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 241mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 1mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.56mg 0.22mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.082mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg 0.187mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 5223IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 261µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.12mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 9.6mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.016mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.067mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.495mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.234mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.161mg Winter squash
Folate 105µg 20µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 4.4µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.013mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg 0.027mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0.035mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg 0.05mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg 0.033mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg 0.011mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0.035mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.038mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg 0.017mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.072g Winter squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.026g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.147g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Winter squash
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
38%
Winter squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
12%
Winter squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.