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White bread vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between white bread and chives

  • White bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet chives are higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Chives cover your daily vitamin K needs 177% more than white bread.
  • White bread contains 163 times more sodium than chives. While white bread contains 490mg of sodium, chives contain only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of chives is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 CalciumCalcium +56.5%
Contains more IronIron +125.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2344.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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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% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +638.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106250%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~105µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 ProteinProtein +170.6%
Contains more FatsFats +356.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1036.1%
Contains more OtherOther +98%
Contains more WaterWater +148.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +530.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +500%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 212.7µg 177%
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.078mg 38%
Selenium 22µg 0.9µg 38%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.647mg 26%
Iron 3.61mg 1.6mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 218µg 24%
Sodium 490mg 3mg 21%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Carbs 49.42g 4.35g 15%
Calories 266kcal 30kcal 12%
Protein 8.85g 3.27g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.115mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.267g 9%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.373mg 7%
Phosphorus 98mg 58mg 6%
Copper 0.101mg 0.157mg 6%
Potassium 126mg 296mg 5%
Calcium 144mg 92mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 42mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.324mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.138mg 4%
Fats 3.33g 0.73g 4%
Saturated fat 0.698g 0.146g 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.56mg 2%
Choline 14.6mg 5.2mg 2%
Folate 111µg 105µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 0.095g 1%
Fiber 2.7g 2.5g 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 1.85g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.21mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.