Kale vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kale and chives
- Kale has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, chives are richer in folate, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Kale covers your daily vitamin K needs 504% more than chives.
- Chives have 4 times less vitamin E than kale. Kale has 0.85mg of vitamin E, while chives have 0.21mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
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 AVitamin A | +212.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +304.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +284.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +561.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +707.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +216.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.3% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 817µg | 212.7µg | 504% |
| Vitamin A | 681µg | 218µg | 51% |
| Folate | 13µg | 105µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 58.1mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 1.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.049mg | 0.324mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 3.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 296mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.416mg | 0.373mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 5.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.647mg | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.63g | 4.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.63g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.146g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.193g | 0.267g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.085mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.133mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.114mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.104mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
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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
193%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)