Brussels Sprouts vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and chives:
- Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has more beta-carotene than brussels sprout, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 50% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Brussels sprout has 52% more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 46% more Vitamin C than chive - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 474% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin K. Chive has 20% more Vitamin K than brussels sprout - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both brussels sprouts and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Chive has 119% more calcium than brussels sprout - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 31% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg 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, brussels sprout has more luteolin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more kaempferol, quercetin and isorhamnetin than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | 0.15 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | 10.0 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.92 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 brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.252 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chives or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Is chives or brussels sprouts better for protein?
Chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Does chives or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Chive has 120% more calcium than brussels sprout - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does chives or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both chives and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 30% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.