Chives vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and peas:
- Both chives and peas are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has 63% less calories than pea.
- Chive has 70% less carbohydrates than pea.
- Chive has more beta-carotene than pea, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than chive.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Pea has more thiamin and niacin, however, chive contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chive has 63% less calories than pea - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to peas per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 69% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chive has 70% less carbohydrates than pea - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 128% more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 66% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and peas are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and peas are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 45% more Vitamin C than pea - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 474% more Vitamin A than pea - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 758% more Vitamin K than pea - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin and niacin, however, chive contains more pantothenic acid. Both chives and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chives | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 268% more calcium than pea - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Chives and peas contain similar amounts of iron - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and peas are high in potassium. Chive has 21% more potassium than pea - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 pea per 100 grams, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chives and peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chives | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.152 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 peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Chive has 60% less calories than pea - chive has 30 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Is chives or peas better for protein?
Pea has 70% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Does chives or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pea - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or peas contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than pea - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
Does chives or peas contain more potassium?
Both chives and peas are high in potassium. Chive has 20% more potassium than pea - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.