Kumquat vs. Chives

Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Chives


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

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

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

  • Both kumquat and chives are high in Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
  • Chive has 4 times less sugar than kumquat.
  • Chive has 58% less calories than kumquat.
  • Chive has 73% less carbohydrates than kumquat.
  • Chive has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Chive is a great source of potassium.
  • Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
  • Kumquat has more alpha-carotene than chive, however, chive contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat.
Detailed nutritional comparison of kumquat 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: Kumquat (Kumquats, 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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Chive has 58% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chives per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:10 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Kumquat Chives
Protein 10% 36%
Carbohydrates 80% 47%
Fat 10% 17%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chive has 73% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.

dietary fiber

Both kumquat and chives are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 160% more dietary fiber than chive - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chive has 4 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Kumquat and chives contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both kumquat and chives are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both kumquat and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 32% more Vitamin C than kumquat - kumquat has 43.9mg 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 13 times more Vitamin A than kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Kumquat and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg 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 more Vitamin K than kumquat - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Kumquat Chives
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.078 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.115 MG
Niacin 0.429 MG 0.647 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.208 MG 0.324 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.138 MG
Folate 17 UG 105 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both kumquat and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 48% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.

iron

Chive has 86% more iron than kumquat - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.

potassium

Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 59% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg 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, kumquat has more apigenin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more isorhamnetin, kaempferol and quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.

Kumquat Chives
apigenin 21.87 mg ~
luteolin ~ 0.15 mg
isorhamnetin ~ 6.75 mg
kaempferol ~ 10.0 mg
Quercetin ~ 4.77 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, kumquat has more alpha-carotene than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.

Kumquat Chives
alpha-carotene 155 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 129 UG 323 UG
beta-carotene ~ 2612 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Kumquat Chives
alpha linoleic acid 0.047 G 0.015 G
Total 0.047 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

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

Kumquat Chives
linoleic acid 0.124 G 0.252 G
Total 0.124 G 0.252 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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

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FAQ

Does kumquat or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chive has 60% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.

Is kumquat or chives better for protein?
Kumquat and chives contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.

Does kumquat or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.

Does kumquat or chives contain more calcium?
Both kumquat and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 50% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.