Chives vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and green bean:
- Both green bean and chives are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has more beta-carotene than green bean, however, green bean contains more alpha-carotene than chive.
- Chive has more folate.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean and chives contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to green bean per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 76% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in green bean are made of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both green bean and chives are high in dietary fiber. Green bean has a little more dietary fiber (8%) than chive by weight - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Green bean and chives contain similar amounts of protein - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and chives are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both green bean and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 376% more Vitamin C than green bean - green bean has 12.2mg 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 523% more Vitamin A than green bean - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Green bean and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg 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 395% more Vitamin K than green bean - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more folate. Both chives and green bean contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chives | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 149% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 55% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both green bean and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 40% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg 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, both chives and green bean contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Chives | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.15 mg | 0.13 mg |
| isorhamnetin | 6.75 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 10.0 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Quercetin | 4.77 mg | 2.73 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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 green bean per 100 grams, however, green bean contains more alpha-carotene than chive per 100 grams. Both chives and green bean contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chives | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 379 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 640 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Chives | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.044 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 Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean and chives contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is green bean or chives better for protein?
Green bean and chives contain similar amounts of protein - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does green bean or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in green bean are made of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does green bean or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does green bean or chives contain more potassium?
Both green bean and chives are high in potassium. Chive has 40% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.