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Spinach vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spinach and Chives

  • Spinach is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Spinach is 234% higher.
  • Spinach contains 10 times more Vitamin E than Chives. Spinach contains 2.08mg of Vitamin E, while Chives contain 0.21mg.

Food types used in this article are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 62% 41% 41% 134% 58% 21% 24% 9.1% 122% 8.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.4%
Contains more IronIron +123.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.157mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~58mg

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 33% 629% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 11%
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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 AVitamin A +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +890.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +132.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +39%
Contains more CholineCholine +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
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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 +81%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more FatsFats +180.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
~equal in Water ~90.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 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 -70.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1483.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Chives Opinion
Calories 23kcal 30kcal Chives
Protein 2.97g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.26g 0.73g Chives
Vitamin C 9.8mg 58.1mg Chives
Net carbs 1.35g 1.85g Chives
Carbs 3.75g 4.35g Chives
Magnesium 87mg 42mg Spinach
Calcium 136mg 92mg Spinach
Potassium 466mg 296mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 1.6mg Spinach
Sugar 0.43g 1.85g Spinach
Fiber 2.4g 2.5g Chives
Copper 0.174mg 0.157mg Spinach
Zinc 0.76mg 0.56mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 58mg Chives
Sodium 70mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin A 10481IU 4353IU Spinach
Vitamin A 524µg 218µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg 0.21mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 0.373mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.078mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.115mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.138mg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 212.7µg Spinach
Folate 146µg 105µg Spinach
Choline 19.7mg 5.2mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.146g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.267g Chives
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.037mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.139mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg 0.195mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg 0.163mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.036mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.105mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg 0.145mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.057mg Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach 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
170%
Spinach
91%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.