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Scallion vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Scallion and Chives?

  • Chives are richer than Scallion in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% more.

We used Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Chives, raw types 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.
Scallion
Scallion
0
:
10
Chives
Chives
Contains more Calcium +27.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Contains more Manganese +133.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Equal in Potassium - 296
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +27.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Contains more Manganese +133.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Equal in Potassium - 296

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.
Scallion
Scallion
1
:
9
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +209%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +64.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 212.7
Scallion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +209%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +64.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 212.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
1
:
4
Chives
Chives
Contains more Carbs +68.7%
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +284.2%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Equal in Water - 90.65
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +68.7%
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +284.2%
Contains more Other +23.5%
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallion
Scallion
1
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2
Chives
Chives
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.8%
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +260.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Chives Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 1.85g Scallion
Protein 1.83g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.19g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 7.34g 4.35g Scallion
Calories 32kcal 30kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.33g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 2.6g 2.5g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 92mg Chives
Iron 1.48mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 37mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 276mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 16mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.39mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.083mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.16mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 997IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.21mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 64µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 207µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.072mg 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.109mg 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.091mg 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.02mg 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.081mg 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.032mg 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.146g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion 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
63%
Scallion
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.