Chives vs. Napa Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Cooked Napa Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
cooked
napa cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and napa cabbage:
- Chive has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage, however, napa cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than chive.
- Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Napa cabbage and chives contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to napa cabbage per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 36:47:17 and for napa cabbage, 29:59:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 59% |
| Fat | 17% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both napa cabbage and chives are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than napa cabbage - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Napa cabbage has less sugar than chive - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chive has 197% more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and napa cabbage are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 3.2mg 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 15 times more Vitamin A than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than napa cabbage - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chives and napa cabbage contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Chives | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 217% more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 116% more iron than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg 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 and lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage per 100 grams, however, napa cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 133 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 49 UG |
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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chives or Napa Cabbage .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chives (Chives, raw) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does napa cabbage or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Napa cabbage and chives contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is napa cabbage or chives better for protein?
Chive has 200% more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does napa cabbage or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both napa cabbage and chives are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
Does napa cabbage or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.