Chives vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and collard greens:
- Both chives and collard greens are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and collard green has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 56% |
| Fat | ~ | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chives and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in chives are made of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both chives and collard greens are high in dietary fiber. Collard green has 60% more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and collard green has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and collard greens contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and collard green has 0.46g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chives and collard greens contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and collard greens are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and collard greens are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 65% more Vitamin C than collard green - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chives and collard greens are high in Vitamin A. Collard green has 15% more Vitamin A than chive - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 976% more Vitamin E than chive - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both chives and collard greens are high in Vitamin K. Collard green has 106% more Vitamin K than chive - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both chives and collard greens contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chives | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and collard greens are high in calcium. Collard green has 152% more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 240% more iron than collard green - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and collard greens are high in potassium. Chive has 39% more potassium than collard green - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and collard green has 213mg 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 chives and collard greens contain significant amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.
| Chives | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.15 mg | 0.08 mg |
| isorhamnetin | 6.75 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 10.0 mg | 8.74 mg |
| Quercetin | 4.77 mg | 2.57 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 chives and collard greens contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chives | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 2991 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 4323 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, collard green has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than collard green per 100 grams.
| Chives | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.084 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: Chives (Chives, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chives or collard greens contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and collard green has 32 calories.
Is chives or collard greens better for protein?
Chives and collard greens contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Does chives or collard greens have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in chives are made of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
Does chives or collard greens contain more calcium?
Both chives and collard greens are high in calcium. Collard green has 150% more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
Does chives or collard greens contain more potassium?
Both chives and collard greens are high in potassium. Chive has 40% more potassium than collard green - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and collard green has 213mg of potassium.