Beech Mushroom vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and chives:
- Both chives and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom has more pantothenic acid, however, chive contains more folate.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Chive has signficantly more iron than beech mushroom.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 25:72:4 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 50% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chives and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 24 times more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than chive - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chives and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beech mushroom - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chive - beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chives and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than beech mushroom - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beech mushroom has more pantothenic acid, however, chive contains more folate. Both beech mushroom and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than beech mushroom - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has signficantly more iron than beech mushroom - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 36% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than beech mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beech Mushroom | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.252 G |
Customize your serving size
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: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chives or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is chives or beech mushroom better for protein?
Chives and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does chives or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or beech mushroom contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than beech mushroom - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does chives or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both chives and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 40% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.