Chives vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and fennel:
- Both fennel and chives are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fennel and chives contain similar amounts of calories - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to fennel per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 81% |
| Fat | ~ | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in fennel are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and chives are high in dietary fiber. Fennel has 24% more dietary fiber than chive - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 164% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and chives are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g 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 384% more Vitamin C than fennel - fennel has 12mg 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 354% more Vitamin A than fennel - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fennel and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg 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 239% more Vitamin K than fennel - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chives and fennel contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Chives | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 88% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 119% more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and chives are high in potassium. Fennel has 40% more potassium than chive - fennel has 414mg 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,
| Chives | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.15 mg | ~ |
| isorhamnetin | 6.75 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 10.0 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 4.77 mg | 0.23 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, both chives and fennel contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chives | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 578 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chives and fennel contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chives | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.169 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 fennel or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Fennel and chives contain similar amounts of calories - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is fennel or chives better for protein?
Chive has 160% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does fennel or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in fennel are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does fennel or chives contain more calcium?
Both fennel and chives are high in calcium. Chive has 90% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does fennel or chives contain more potassium?
Both fennel and chives are high in potassium. Fennel has 40% more potassium than chive - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.