Butterhead Lettuce vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and chives:
- Both butterhead lettuce and chives are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K and potassium.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce and chives contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to chives for protein. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 35:54:11 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Chives | |
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| Protein | 35% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% | 47% |
| Fat | 11% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both butterhead lettuce and chives are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, 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 127% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 142% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and chives are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g 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 14 times more Vitamin C than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both butterhead lettuce and chives are high in Vitamin A. Chive has 31% more Vitamin A than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both butterhead lettuce and chives are high in Vitamin K. Chive has 108% more Vitamin K than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both butterhead lettuce and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Chives | |
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| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 163% more calcium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce and chives contain similar amounts of iron - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 24% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg 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 butterhead lettuce and chives contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.02 mg | 10.0 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.73 mg | 4.77 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.15 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, both butterhead lettuce and chives contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.034 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Butterhead Lettuce or Chives .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce and chives contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or chives better for protein?
Chive has 140% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both butterhead lettuce and chives are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does butterhead lettuce or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 160% more calcium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does butterhead lettuce or chives contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 20% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.