Lemon vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and chives:
- Both lemon and chives are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Chive has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Chive is a great source of potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and chives contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 50% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and chives are high in dietary fiber. Lemon has 12% more dietary fiber than chive - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 197% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and chives are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has a little more Vitamin C (10%) than lemon by weight - lemon has 53mg 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 217 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon 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 lemon - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both lemon and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 254% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 167% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 114% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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, lemon has more luteolin and myricetin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more kaempferol, quercetin and isorhamnetin than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 0.15 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 10.0 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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,
| Lemon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon and chives contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.063 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and chives contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is lemon or chives better for protein?
Chive has 200% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does lemon or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.