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Flax vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flax and Chives?

  • Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Selenium, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 174% higher.
  • Flax has 28 times more Selenium than Chives. Flax has 25.4µg of Selenium, while Chives have 0.9µg.

We used Seeds, flaxseed and Chives, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Calcium +177.2%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1006.9%
Contains more Potassium +174.7%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +677.1%
Contains more Manganese +565.4%
Contains more Selenium +2722.2%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +177.2%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1006.9%
Contains more Potassium +174.7%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +677.1%
Contains more Manganese +565.4%
Contains more Selenium +2722.2%
Contains less Sodium -90%

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.
Flax
Flax
6
:
4
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin E +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9583.3%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4846.5%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2007.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9583.3%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4846.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
4
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Protein +459.3%
Contains more Fats +5675.3%
Contains more Carbs +563.9%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Water +1202.4%
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +459.3%
Contains more Fats +5675.3%
Contains more Carbs +563.9%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Water +1202.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7823.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10660.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7823.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10660.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Chives Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 1.85g Chives
Protein 18.29g 3.27g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.73g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 4.35g Flax
Calories 534kcal 30kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 1.85g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 2.5g Flax
Calcium 255mg 92mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 1.6mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 42mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 58mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 296mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 4.34mg 0.56mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.157mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.373mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 0.9µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.21mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.078mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.115mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.647mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.324mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.138mg Flax
Folate 87µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 4.3µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.037mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.128mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.139mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.195mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.163mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.036mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.105mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.145mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.057mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.095g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.267g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Chives
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Flax
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.