Tomato vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tomatoes and chives
- Chives are higher than tomatoes in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Chives cover your daily vitamin K needs 171% more than tomatoes.
- The glycemic index of tomatoes is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 | +281.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +820% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +492.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +227.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +157.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +324.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +419% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +505.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +264% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2592.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +265% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +206.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +221.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 212.7µg | 171% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 58.1mg | 49% |
| Folate | 15µg | 105µg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 218µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 1.6mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.373mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.157mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.324mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.5g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 3.27g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.138mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 296mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.146g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.267g | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 4.35g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.647mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 5.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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
12%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)