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Quinoa vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Quinoa and Chives

  • Quinoa has more Phosphorus, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Chives are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Chives covers your daily need of Vitamin K 177% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa has 3 times more Phosphorus than Chives. While Quinoa has 152mg of Phosphorus, Chives have only 58mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Chives
Chives
3
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg

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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
3
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 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Chives
Chives
7
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 EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86960%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.115mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
3
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Chives
Chives
2
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more FatsFats +163%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.7%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Chives
Chives
1
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +455.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Chives Opinion
Calories 120kcal 30kcal Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 3.27g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.73g Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg Chives
Net carbs 18.5g 1.85g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 4.35g Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 42mg Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 92mg Chives
Potassium 172mg 296mg Chives
Iron 1.49mg 1.6mg Chives
Sugar 0.87g 1.85g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 2.5g Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.157mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.56mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 58mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin A 5IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A 0µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.21mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.373mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 0.9µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.078mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.138mg Chives
Vitamin K 0µg 212.7µg Chives
Folate 42µg 105µg Chives
Choline 23mg 5.2mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.095g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.267g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.037mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg 0.128mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.139mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg 0.195mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg 0.163mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg 0.036mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.105mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg 0.145mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg 0.057mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa 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
11%
Quinoa
91%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.