Broccoli vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and chives:
- Both chives and broccoli are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has more beta-carotene than broccoli, however, broccoli contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chive.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 50% |
| Fat | 7% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and broccoli 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 broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and broccoli are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 54% more Vitamin C than chive - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 603% more Vitamin A than broccoli - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both chives and broccoli are high in Vitamin K. Chive has 109% more Vitamin K than broccoli - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both broccoli and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Broccoli | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and broccoli are high in calcium. Chive has 96% more calcium than broccoli - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 119% more iron than broccoli - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and broccoli are high in potassium. Chive is very similar to chive for potassium - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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, broccoli has more luteolin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more isorhamnetin than broccoli per 100 grams. Both broccoli and chives contain significant amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.
| Broccoli | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | 0.15 mg |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | 10.0 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 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, chive has more beta-carotene than broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chive per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both broccoli and chives contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Broccoli | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.055 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 broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Is chives or broccoli better for protein?
Chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Does chives or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both chives and broccoli are high in calcium. Chive has 100% more calcium than broccoli - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
Does chives or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both chives and broccoli are high in potassium. Chive is very similar to chive for potassium - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.