Lentils vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and chives:
- Both chives and lentils are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Lentil has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and chive has 74% less calories than lentil - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to chives for fat. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 50% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chive has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than lentil - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 216% more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 176% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and lentils are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 37 times more Vitamin C than lentil - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lentil - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chives and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 124 times more Vitamin K than lentil - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both lentils and chives contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lentils | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 384% more calcium than lentil - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 108% more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 25% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lentil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lentils and chives contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lentils | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.137 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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FAQ
Does chives or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and chive has 70% less calories than lentil - chive has 30 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is chives or lentils better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 180% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does chives or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or lentils contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than lentil - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does chives or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 110% more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does chives or lentils contain more potassium?
Both chives and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 30% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.