Arugula vs. Chives

Nutrition comparison of Arugula and Chives


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of arugula versus chives (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in arugula and chives:

  • Both arugula and chives are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
  • Chive has more niacin.
  • Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of arugula and chives is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Arugula and chives contain similar amounts of calories - arugula has 25 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, arugula is similar to chives for protein, carbs and fat. Arugula has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Arugula Chives
Protein 50% 50%
Carbohydrates 50% 50%
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carbohydrates

Both arugula and chives are low in carbohydrates - arugula has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in arugula are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.

dietary fiber

Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than arugula - arugula has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Arugula and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - arugula has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Arugula and chives contain similar amounts of protein - arugula has 2.6g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both arugula and chives are low in saturated fat - arugula has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both arugula and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 287% more Vitamin C than arugula - arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Both arugula and chives are high in Vitamin A. Chive has 83% more Vitamin A than arugula - arugula has 119ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Arugula and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - arugula has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Both arugula and chives are high in Vitamin K. Chive has 96% more Vitamin K than arugula - arugula has 108.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Chive has more niacin. Both arugula and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Arugula Chives
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.086 MG 0.115 MG
Niacin 0.305 MG 0.647 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.437 MG 0.324 MG
Vitamin B6 0.073 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 97 UG 105 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both arugula and chives are high in calcium. Arugula has 74% more calcium than chive - arugula has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.

iron

Arugula and chives contain similar amounts of iron - arugula has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.

potassium

Both arugula and chives are high in potassium. Arugula has 25% more potassium than chive - arugula has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both arugula and chives contain significant amounts of isorhamnetin and quercetin.

Arugula Chives
isorhamnetin 4.3 mg 6.75 mg
kaempferol 34.89 mg 10.0 mg
Quercetin 7.92 mg 4.77 mg
luteolin ~ 0.15 mg

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both arugula and chives contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Arugula Chives
beta-carotene 1424 UG 2612 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 3555 UG 323 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, arugula has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.

Arugula Chives
alpha linoleic acid 0.17 G 0.015 G
Total 0.17 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both arugula and chives contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Arugula Chives
linoleic acid 0.13 G 0.252 G
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
Total 0.132 G 0.252 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) .

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FAQ

Does arugula or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?
Arugula and chives contain similar amounts of calories - arugula has 25 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.

Is arugula or chives better for protein?
Arugula and chives contain similar amounts of protein - arugula has 2.6g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.

Does arugula or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both arugula and chives are low in carbohydrates - arugula has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in arugula are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.

Does arugula or chives contain more calcium?
Both arugula and chives are high in calcium. Arugula has 70% more calcium than chive - arugula has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.

Does arugula or chives contain more potassium?
Both arugula and chives are high in potassium. Arugula has 30% more potassium than chive - arugula has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.