Parsley vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Parsley and Chives
- Parsley has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, Folate, and Potassium, however, Chives are higher in Manganese.
- Parsley covers your daily need of Vitamin K 1189% more than Chives.
- Parsley has 4 times more Iron than Chives. While Parsley has 6.2mg of Iron, Chives have only 1.6mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsley, fresh 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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 CVitamin C | +128.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +671% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.1% |
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Fats
~0.73g
~equal in
Water
~90.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -9.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +210.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 2.97g | 3.27g |
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| Fats | 0.79g | 0.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 133mg | 58.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.03g | 1.85g |
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| Carbs | 6.33g | 4.35g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 554mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 6.2mg | 1.6mg |
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| Sugar | 0.85g | 1.85g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.157mg |
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| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 58mg | |
| Sodium | 56mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8424IU | 4353IU |
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| Vitamin A | 421µg | 218µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.373mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.324mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 212.7µg |
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| Folate | 152µg | 105µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 5.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.132g | 0.146g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.095g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.267g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.139mg |
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| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.163mg |
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| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.105mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.057mg |
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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
408%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)