Rosemary vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rosemary and chives different?
- Rosemary is higher in iron, fiber, manganese, calcium, copper, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, chives are richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for rosemary is 63% higher.
- Rosemary contains 19 times more saturated fat than chives. While rosemary contains 2.838g of saturated fat, chives contain only 0.146g.
- Chives have a lower glycemic index (45) than rosemary (70).
Rosemary, fresh and Chives, raw are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +244.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +315.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +166.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +702.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +375.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
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Protein
~3.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1121.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 177% | |
| Iron | 6.65mg | 1.6mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 14.1g | 2.5g | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 58.1mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.96mg | 0.373mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 92mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.301mg | 0.157mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336mg | 0.138mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 91mg | 42mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.838g | 0.146g | 12% |
| Potassium | 668mg | 296mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.324mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 146µg | 218µg | 8% |
| Fats | 5.86g | 0.73g | 8% |
| Carbs | 20.7g | 4.35g | 5% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 30kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.901g | 0.267g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.16g | 0.095g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.93mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.912mg | 0.647mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 109µg | 105µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 3.27g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.6g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.136mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.249mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.143mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.057mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.692g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.