Chives vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and edamame:
- Both edamame and chives are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has more beta-carotene than edamame, however, edamame contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Edamame has more thiamin and folate.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and chive has 75% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to edamame for protein. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 36:47:17 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Edamame | |
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| Protein | 36% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 27% |
| Fat | 17% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in edamame are made of 58% dietary fiber, 25% sugar and 17% starch, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both edamame and chives are high in dietary fiber. Edamame has 108% more dietary fiber than chive - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 264% more protein than chive - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and chives are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and chives are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 852% more Vitamin C than edamame - edamame has 6.1mg 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 13 times more Vitamin A than edamame - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Edamame and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg 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 697% more Vitamin K than edamame - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin and folate. Both chives and edamame contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chives | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both edamame and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 46% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 42% more iron than chive - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and chives are high in potassium. Edamame has 47% more potassium than chive - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 edamame per 100 grams, however, edamame contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 175 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 1619 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.358 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.361 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 1.794 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does edamame or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and chive has 80% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is edamame or chives better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 260% more protein than chive - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does edamame or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in edamame are made of 60% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does edamame or chives contain more calcium?
Both edamame and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 50% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does edamame or chives contain more potassium?
Both edamame and chives are high in potassium. Edamame has 50% more potassium than chive - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.