Chives vs. Pea Shoots
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Pea Shoots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
pea shoots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and pea shoots:
- Both chives and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Chive has more pantothenic acid.
- Chive is a great source of potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pea shoots per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for pea shoots, 23:69:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 69% |
| Fat | ~ | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chives and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Chive has a little more dietary fiber (4%) than pea shoot by weight - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chives and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 135% more Vitamin C than pea shoot - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 17 times more Vitamin A than pea shoot - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than pea shoot - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more pantothenic acid. Both chives and pea shoots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chives | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 283% more calcium than pea shoot - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Chives and pea shoots contain similar amounts of iron - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 85% more potassium than pea shoot - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
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 Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .
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FAQ
Does chives or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Is chives or pea shoots better for protein?
Chives and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Does chives or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or pea shoots contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than pea shoot - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.