Kumquat vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and chives:
- Both kumquat and chives are high in Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Chive has 4 times less sugar than kumquat.
- Chive has 58% less calories than kumquat.
- Chive has 73% less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Chive has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chive is a great source of potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene than chive, however, chive contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chive has 58% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 50% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chive has 73% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and chives are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 160% more dietary fiber than chive - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chive has 4 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and chives contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and chives are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 32% more Vitamin C than kumquat - kumquat has 43.9mg 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 kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg 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 more Vitamin K than kumquat - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both kumquat and chives contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Kumquat | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both kumquat and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 48% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 86% more iron than kumquat - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 59% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg 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, kumquat has more apigenin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more isorhamnetin, kaempferol and quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 21.87 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.15 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 6.75 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 10.0 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 4.77 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, kumquat has more alpha-carotene than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 323 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 2612 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kumquat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.124 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 kumquat or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Chive has 60% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is kumquat or chives better for protein?
Kumquat and chives contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does kumquat or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does kumquat or chives contain more calcium?
Both kumquat and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 50% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.