Asparagus vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Asparagus and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
asparagus
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in asparagus and chives:
- Both asparagus and chives are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Asparagus is a great source of iron.
- Chive has more beta-carotene than asparagus, however, asparagus contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Asparagus and chives contain similar amounts of calories - asparagus has 20 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, asparagus is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to chives for protein. Asparagus has a macronutrient ratio of 35:62:4 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Asparagus | Chives | |
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| Protein | 35% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 62% | 47% |
| Fat | 4% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both asparagus and chives are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in asparagus are made of 53% dietary fiber and 47% sugar, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both asparagus and chives are high in dietary fiber. Asparagus is very similar to asparagus for dietary fiber - asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Asparagus and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - asparagus has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Asparagus and chives contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both asparagus and chives are low in saturated fat - asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 938% more Vitamin C than asparagus - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 474% more Vitamin A than asparagus - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Asparagus and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 411% more Vitamin K than asparagus - asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both asparagus and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Asparagus | Chives | |
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| Thiamin | 0.143 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.141 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.978 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.274 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 52 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 283% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Asparagus is a great source of iron and it has 34% more iron than chive - asparagus has 2.1mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both asparagus and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 47% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg 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, chive has more kaempferol than asparagus per 100 grams, however, asparagus contains more quercetin than chive per 100 grams. Both asparagus and chives contain significant amounts of isorhamnetin.
| Asparagus | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 5.7 mg | 6.75 mg |
| kaempferol | 1.39 mg | 10.0 mg |
| Quercetin | 13.98 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, chive has more beta-carotene than asparagus per 100 grams, however, asparagus contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive per 100 grams.
| Asparagus | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 449 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 710 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both asparagus and chives contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Asparagus | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.01 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than asparagus per 100 grams.
| Asparagus | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.252 G |
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FAQ
Does asparagus or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Asparagus and chives contain similar amounts of calories - asparagus has 20 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is asparagus or chives better for protein?
Asparagus and chives contain similar amounts of protein - asparagus has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does asparagus or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both asparagus and chives are low in carbohydrates - asparagus has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in asparagus are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does asparagus or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than asparagus - asparagus has 24mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does asparagus or chives contain more potassium?
Both asparagus and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 50% more potassium than asparagus - asparagus has 202mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.