Chives vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and nori:
- Both nori and chives are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and potassium.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Nori has more riboflavin and niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori and chives contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to nori for carbs. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 36:47:17 and for nori, 50:44:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Nori | |
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| Protein | 36% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 44% |
| Fat | 17% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g 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 733% more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nori and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 78% more protein than chive - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and chives are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both nori and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 49% more Vitamin C than nori - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both nori and chives are high in Vitamin A. Nori has 19% more Vitamin A than chive - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nori and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nori has 1mg 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 52 times more Vitamin K than nori - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more riboflavin and niacin. Both chives and nori contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chives | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 146 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both nori and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 31% more calcium than nori - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Nori and chives contain similar amounts of iron - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both nori and chives are high in potassium. Nori has 20% more potassium than chive - nori has 356mg 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, both chives and nori contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chives | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 3121 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chive has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nori per 100 grams, however, nori contains more epa than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.081 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Chives | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.013 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does nori or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori and chives contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is nori or chives better for protein?
Nori has 80% more protein than chive - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does nori or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or chives contain more calcium?
Both nori and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 30% more calcium than nori - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does nori or chives contain more potassium?
Both nori and chives are high in potassium. Nori has 20% more potassium than chive - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.