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Pumpkin leaves vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Chives

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chives is 52% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 2 times more Phosphorus than Chives. Pumpkin leaves contain 104mg of Phosphorus, while Chives contain 58mg.

Food types used in this article are Pumpkin leaves, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Chives
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.3%
Contains more IronIron +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.373mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 194% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +671.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +191.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more OtherOther +24%
Contains more FatsFats +82.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.7%
~equal in Protein ~3.27g
~equal in Water ~90.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1113.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Chives Opinion
Calories 19kcal 30kcal Chives
Protein 3.15g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.4g 0.73g Chives
Vitamin C 11mg 58.1mg Chives
Net carbs 2.33g 1.85g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 4.35g Chives
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Chives
Calcium 39mg 92mg Chives
Potassium 436mg 296mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 1.6mg Pumpkin leaves
Sugar 1.85g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.5g Chives
Copper 0.133mg 0.157mg Chives
Zinc 0.2mg 0.56mg Chives
Phosphorus 104mg 58mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin A 1942IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Manganese 0.355mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.078mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.115mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.647mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.138mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Folate 36µg 105µg Chives
Choline 5.2mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.267g Chives
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.037mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.139mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.195mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.163mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.036mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.105mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.145mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.057mg Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Chives
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Pumpkin leaves
91%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.