Carrots vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Carrots and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrots
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrots and chives:
- Both chives and carrots are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has more folate.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrots (Carrots, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrots is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrots | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 50% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chives and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in chives are made of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Both chives and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Chive is very similar to chive for dietary fiber - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 252% more protein than carrot - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and carrots are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 885% more Vitamin C than carrot - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chives and carrots are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 283% more Vitamin A than chive - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 15 times more Vitamin K than carrot - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more folate. Both carrots and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Carrots | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.983 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.273 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 179% more calcium than carrot - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 433% more iron than carrot - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and carrots are high in potassium. Chive is very similar to chive for potassium - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 carrots and chives contain small amounts of luteolin.
| Carrots | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.11 mg | 0.15 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | 10.0 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.21 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, both carrots and chives contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Carrots | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8285 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3477 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 256 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chive has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.1 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 carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Is chives or carrots better for protein?
Chive has 250% more protein than carrot - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Does chives or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in chives are made of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does chives or carrots contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than carrot - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does chives or carrots contain more potassium?
Both chives and carrots are high in potassium. Chive is very similar to chive for potassium - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.