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Crouton vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crouton and Chives different?

  • Crouton is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, while Chives are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Crouton covers your daily need of Selenium 67% more than Chives.
  • Crouton contains 233 times more Sodium than Chives. Crouton contains 698mg of Sodium, while Chives contain 3mg.

Croutons, plain and Chives, raw 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.
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Chives
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +34%
Contains more Selenium +4066.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +138.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.157
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +34%
Contains more Selenium +4066.7%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +138.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.157

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.
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Chives
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains more Protein +263.9%
Contains more Fats +804.1%
Contains more Carbs +1589.7%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +1548.2%
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +263.9%
Contains more Fats +804.1%
Contains more Carbs +1589.7%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +1548.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Chives
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Chives Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 1.85g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 3.27g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 0.73g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 4.35g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 30kcal Crouton
Sugar 1.85g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 2.5g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 92mg Chives
Iron 4.08mg 1.6mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 115mg 58mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 698mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.89mg 0.56mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.157mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.373mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 0.9µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.078mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.115mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.647mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.324mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 132µg 105µg Crouton
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.037mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.128mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.139mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.195mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.163mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.036mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.105mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.145mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.057mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.095g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.267g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Chives
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
38%
Crouton
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.