Celery vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and chives:
- Both celery and chives are high in potassium.
- Chive has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Chive has signficantly more iron than celery.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery and chives contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 50% |
| Fat | 11% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both celery and chives are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in celery 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 56% more dietary fiber than celery - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 374% more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and chives are low in saturated fat - celery 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 17 times more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg 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 891% more Vitamin A than celery - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Celery and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg 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 626% more Vitamin K than celery - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both celery and chives contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Celery | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 130% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has signficantly more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and chives are high in potassium. Celery is very similar to celery for potassium - celery has 260mg 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, celery has more apigenin and luteolin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more kaempferol, quercetin and isorhamnetin than celery per 100 grams.
| Celery | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.85 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.05 mg | 0.15 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.22 mg | 10.0 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.39 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 celery and chives contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Celery | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than celery per 100 grams.
| Celery | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.079 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 celery or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery and chives contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is celery or chives better for protein?
Chive has 370% more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does celery or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both celery and chives are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in celery are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does celery or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 130% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does celery or chives contain more potassium?
Both celery and chives are high in potassium. Celery is very similar to celery for potassium - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.