Artichoke vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and chives:
- Both artichoke and chives are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has 59% less carbohydrates than artichoke.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and chives contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to chives for fat. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 50% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chive has 59% less carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and chives are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 116% more dietary fiber than chive - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and chives contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and chives are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g 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 397% more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg 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 artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg 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 13 times more Vitamin K than artichoke - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both artichoke and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Artichoke | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 109% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke and chives contain similar amounts of iron - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and chives are high in potassium. Artichoke has 25% more potassium than chive - artichoke has 370mg 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, artichoke has more apigenin and luteolin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more isorhamnetin, kaempferol and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | 0.15 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 6.75 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 10.0 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 4.77 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 artichoke and chives contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Artichoke | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both artichoke and chives contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Artichoke | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.046 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 artichoke or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and chives contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is artichoke or chives better for protein?
Artichoke and chives contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does artichoke or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has 60% fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or chives contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 110% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or chives contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and chives are high in potassium. Artichoke has 30% more potassium than chive - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.