Mango vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and chives:
- Both mango and chives are high in Vitamin C.
- Chive has 6.3 times less sugar than mango.
- Chive has 71% less carbohydrates than mango.
- Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Chive has signficantly more iron than mango.
- 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: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chive has 50% less calories than mango - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chives per calorie. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 47% |
| Fat | 5% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chive has 71% less carbohydrates than mango - mango has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mango are made of 90% sugar and 10% 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 56% more dietary fiber than mango - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chive has 6.3 times less sugar than mango - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chive has 299% more protein than mango - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango and chives are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chive has 0.15g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both mango and chives are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 60% more Vitamin C than mango - mango has 36.4mg 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 304% more Vitamin A than mango - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chive has 218ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango and chives contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango has 0.9mg 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 49 times more Vitamin K than mango - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both mango and chives contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Mango | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 736% more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has signficantly more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 76% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg 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 mango and chives contain small amounts of luteolin.
| Mango | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | 0.15 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.05 mg | 10.0 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 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,
| Mango | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mango has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Mango | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.051 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.051 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.252 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does mango or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Chive has 50% less calories than mango - mango has 60 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is mango or chives better for protein?
Chive has 300% more protein than mango - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does mango or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has 70% fewer carbohydrates than mango - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mango are made of 90% sugar and 10% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in chives comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does mango or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.