Broccoli vs. Chives

Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Chives


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

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

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

  • Both chives and broccoli are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Chive has more beta-carotene than broccoli, however, broccoli contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chive.
  • Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of broccoli 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, 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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Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Broccoli Chives
Protein 28% 50%
Carbohydrates 65% 50%
Fat 7% ~
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chives and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Chive is very similar to chive for dietary fiber - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both chives and broccoli are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both chives and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 54% more Vitamin C than chive - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 603% more Vitamin A than broccoli - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Both chives and broccoli are high in Vitamin K. Chive has 109% more Vitamin K than broccoli - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both broccoli and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Broccoli Chives
Thiamin 0.071 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.117 MG 0.115 MG
Niacin 0.639 MG 0.647 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.573 MG 0.324 MG
Vitamin B6 0.175 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 63 UG 105 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both chives and broccoli are high in calcium. Chive has 96% more calcium than broccoli - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.

iron

Chive has 119% more iron than broccoli - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.

potassium

Both chives and broccoli are high in potassium. Chive is very similar to chive for potassium - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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, broccoli has more luteolin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more isorhamnetin than broccoli per 100 grams. Both broccoli and chives contain significant amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.

Broccoli Chives
luteolin 0.8 mg 0.15 mg
kaempferol 7.84 mg 10.0 mg
myricetin 0.06 mg ~
Quercetin 3.26 mg 4.77 mg
isorhamnetin ~ 6.75 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 broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chive per 100 grams.

Broccoli Chives
beta-carotene 361 UG 2612 UG
alpha-carotene 25 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 1403 UG 323 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both broccoli and chives contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Broccoli Chives
alpha linoleic acid 0.0215 G 0.015 G
Total 0.0215 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.

Broccoli Chives
other omega 6 0.006 G ~
linoleic acid 0.049 G 0.252 G
Total 0.055 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) .

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FAQ

Does chives or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.

Is chives or broccoli better for protein?
Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.

Does chives or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.

Does chives or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both chives and broccoli are high in calcium. Chive has 100% more calcium than broccoli - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.

Does chives or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both chives and broccoli are high in potassium. Chive is very similar to chive for potassium - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.