Chives vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and endive:
- Both endive and chives are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Endive has more pantothenic acid, however, chive contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and chives contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to endive per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 36:47:17 and for endive, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Endive | |
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| Protein | 36% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 66% |
| Fat | 17% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both endive and chives are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in endive are made of 93% dietary fiber and 7% sugar, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both endive and chives are high in dietary fiber. Endive has 24% more dietary fiber than chive - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 162% more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and chives are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g 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 794% more Vitamin C than endive - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both endive and chives are high in Vitamin A. Chive has 102% more Vitamin A than endive - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both endive and chives are high in Vitamin K. Endive has a little more Vitamin K (9%) than chive by weight - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Endive has more pantothenic acid, however, chive contains more Vitamin B6. Both chives and endive contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Chives | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both endive and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 77% more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 93% more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and chives are high in potassium. Endive has a little more potassium (6%) than chive by weight - endive has 314mg 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, both chives and endive contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Chives | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.15 mg | ~ |
| isorhamnetin | 6.75 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 10.0 mg | 10.1 mg |
| Quercetin | 4.77 mg | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chives and endive contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chives | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than endive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.075 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does endive or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and chives contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is endive or chives better for protein?
Chive has 160% more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does endive or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both endive and chives are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in endive are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does endive or chives contain more calcium?
Both endive and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 80% more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does endive or chives contain more potassium?
Both endive and chives are high in potassium. Endive has a little more potassium ( 10%) than chive by weight - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.