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Chrysanthemum vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chrysanthemum and Chives

  • Chrysanthemum has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Iron, and Potassium, however, Chives are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily need of Vitamin K 114% more than Chives.
  • Chrysanthemum has 39 times more Sodium than Chives. While Chrysanthemum has 118mg of Sodium, Chives have only 3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chrysanthemum, garland, raw and Chives, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 35% 50% 86% 46% 19% 23% 15% 123% 0%
Chives
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.6%
Contains more IronIron +43.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~58mg

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.
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 4.7% 139% 0% 0% 33% 33% 10% 13% 41% 0% 875% 133% 0%
Chives
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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% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +64.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4050%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more OtherOther +66%
Contains more FatsFats +30.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44%
~equal in Protein ~3.27g
~equal in Water ~90.65g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Chives Opinion
Calories 24kcal 30kcal Chives
Protein 3.36g 3.27g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.73g Chives
Vitamin C 1.4mg 58.1mg Chives
Net carbs 0.02g 1.85g Chives
Carbs 3.02g 4.35g Chives
Magnesium 32mg 42mg Chives
Calcium 117mg 92mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 567mg 296mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 2.29mg 1.6mg Chrysanthemum
Sugar 1.85g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g 2.5g Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.137mg 0.157mg Chives
Zinc 0.71mg 0.56mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 54mg 58mg Chives
Sodium 118mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin A 2320IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Manganese 0.943mg 0.373mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.078mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.115mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.138mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg 212.7µg Chrysanthemum
Folate 177µg 105µg Chrysanthemum
Choline 5.2mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chrysanthemum Chives
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
99%
Chrysanthemum
91%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
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.
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/nutrients
  2. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.