Potato vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and chives different?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin B6, while chives are higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron, calcium, manganese, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Chives cover your daily need for vitamin K, 176% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes contain 2 times more vitamin B6 than chives. Potatoes contain 0.298mg of vitamin B6, while chives contain 0.138mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index (86) than chives (45).
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +666.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +132.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +194.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +259.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10535% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +302.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +711.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +535.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 212.7µg | 176% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 58.1mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 218µg | 24% |
| Folate | 15µg | 105µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.138mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.373mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.157mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 4.35g | 4% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 296mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.647mg | 3% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 30kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.267g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 3.27g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.324mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 5.2mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.146g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
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.