Chives vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and tomato:
- Both chives and tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Chive has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than chive.
- Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 75% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chives and tomato are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in chives are made of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 108% more dietary fiber than tomato - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 272% more protein than tomato - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and tomato are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 324% more Vitamin C than tomato - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 419% more Vitamin A than tomato - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 25 times more Vitamin K than tomato - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both chives and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Chives | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than tomato - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 493% more iron than tomato - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and tomato are high in potassium. Chive has 25% more potassium than tomato - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Chives | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.15 mg | ~ |
| isorhamnetin | 6.75 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 10.0 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Quercetin | 4.77 mg | 0.58 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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, chive has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more alpha-carotene and lycopene than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chive has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Chives | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Chives | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.08 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 chives or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Is chives or tomato better for protein?
Chive has 270% more protein than tomato - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Does chives or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chives and tomato are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in chives are made of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does chives or tomato contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than tomato - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
Does chives or tomato contain more potassium?
Both chives and tomato are high in potassium. Chive has 30% more potassium than tomato - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.