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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chives and green bean is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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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 heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to green bean per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 36:47:17 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chives Green Bean
Protein 36% 20%
Carbohydrates 47% 76%
Fat 17% 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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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.