Watermelon vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and chives:
- Chive has 70% less sugar than watermelon.
- Chive has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than chive.
- Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon and chives contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 50% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in watermelon are made of 94% sugar and 6% 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 525% more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chive has 70% less sugar than watermelon - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 436% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and chives are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 617% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg 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 679% more Vitamin A than watermelon - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Watermelon and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watermelon has 0.05mg 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 2126 times more Vitamin K than watermelon - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both watermelon and chives contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Watermelon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 567% more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 164% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg 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, watermelon has more luteolin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more kaempferol, isorhamnetin and quercetin than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.46 mg | 0.15 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.45 mg | 10.0 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 6.75 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 4.77 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 watermelon per 100 grams, however, watermelon contains more lycopene than chive per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 303 UG | 2612 UG |
| lycopene | 4532 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.05 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon and chives contain similar amounts of calories - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is watermelon or chives better for protein?
Chive has 440% more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does watermelon or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in watermelon are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does watermelon or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.