Tangerine vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and chives:
- Both tangerine and chives are high in Vitamin C.
- Chive has 4.7 times less sugar than tangerine.
- Chive has 67% less carbohydrates than tangerine.
- Chive has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than chive.
- Chive has more riboflavin and folate.
- Chive has signficantly more iron than tangerine.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chive has 43% less calories than tangerine - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:5 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 50% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chive has 67% less carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tangerine are made of 85% sugar and 15% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 39% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chive has 4.7 times less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 304% more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and chives are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 118% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg 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 541% more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg 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 tangerine - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more riboflavin and folate. Both tangerine and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Tangerine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 149% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has signficantly more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 78% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg 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 tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than chive per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both tangerine and chives contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Tangerine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.048 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 tangerine or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Chive has 40% less calories than tangerine - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is tangerine or chives better for protein?
Chive has 300% more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does tangerine or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has 70% fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tangerine are made of 90% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does tangerine or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 150% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.