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 RAE, 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.
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% |
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 E Vitamin 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 120kcal | 30kcal | |
Protein | 4.4g | 3.27g | |
Fats | 1.92g | 0.73g | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.1mg | |
Net carbs | 18.5g | 1.85g | |
Carbs | 21.3g | 4.35g | |
Magnesium | 64mg | 42mg | |
Calcium | 17mg | 92mg | |
Potassium | 172mg | 296mg | |
Iron | 1.49mg | 1.6mg | |
Sugar | 0.87g | 1.85g | |
Fiber | 2.8g | 2.5g | |
Copper | 0.192mg | 0.157mg | |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.56mg | |
Starch | 17.63g | ||
Phosphorus | 152mg | 58mg | |
Sodium | 7mg | 3mg | |
Vitamin A | 5IU | 4353IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 218µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.21mg | |
Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.373mg | |
Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.9µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.078mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.115mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.647mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.138mg | |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 212.7µg | |
Folate | 42µg | 105µg | |
Choline | 23mg | 5.2mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.231g | 0.146g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.528g | 0.095g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.267g | |
Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.037mg | |
Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.128mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.139mg | |
Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.195mg | |
Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.163mg | |
Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.036mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.105mg | |
Valine | 0.185mg | 0.145mg | |
Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.057mg | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g |
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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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)