Chives vs. Iceberg Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Iceberg Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
iceberg lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and iceberg lettuce:
- Chive has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Iceberg lettuce and chives contain similar amounts of calories - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to iceberg lettuce per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for iceberg lettuce, 21:72:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 72% |
| Fat | ~ | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both iceberg lettuce and chives are low in carbohydrates - iceberg lettuce has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in iceberg lettuce are made of 62% sugar and 38% 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 108% more dietary fiber than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Iceberg lettuce and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - iceberg lettuce has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 263% more protein than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both iceberg lettuce and chives are low in saturated fat - iceberg lettuce has 0.02g 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 19 times more Vitamin C than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 2.8mg 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 772% more Vitamin A than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 25ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Iceberg lettuce and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - iceberg lettuce has 0.18mg 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 783% more Vitamin K than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 24.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chives and iceberg lettuce contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Chives | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 411% more calcium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 290% more iron than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 141mg 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 chives and iceberg lettuce contain small amounts of luteolin.
| Chives | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.15 mg | 0.03 mg |
| isorhamnetin | 6.75 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 10.0 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Quercetin | 4.77 mg | 1.42 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.13 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.06 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 chives and iceberg lettuce contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chives | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 299 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 277 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, iceberg lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.052 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than iceberg lettuce per 100 grams.
| Chives | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.021 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.021 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: Chives (Chives, raw) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does iceberg lettuce or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Iceberg lettuce and chives contain similar amounts of calories - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is iceberg lettuce or chives better for protein?
Chive has 260% more protein than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does iceberg lettuce or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both iceberg lettuce and chives are low in carbohydrates - iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in iceberg lettuce are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does iceberg lettuce or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.