Chives vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and scallion:
- Both chives and scallion are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has more beta-carotene than scallion, however, scallion contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive.
- Chive has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 76% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chives and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Chive is very similar to chive for dietary fiber - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chives and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and scallion are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and scallion are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 209% more Vitamin C than scallion - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 336% more Vitamin A than scallion - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both chives and scallion are high in Vitamin K. Chive is very similar to scallion for Vitamin K - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both chives and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Chives | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and scallion are high in calcium. Chive has 28% more calcium than scallion - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Chives and scallion contain similar amounts of iron - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and scallion are high in potassium. Chive has a little more potassium (7%) than scallion by weight - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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, chive has more isorhamnetin and kaempferol than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more quercetin than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.15 mg | ~ |
| isorhamnetin | 6.75 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 10.0 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | 4.77 mg | 10.68 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 than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chive has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Chives | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Chives | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 0.07 G |
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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 scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Is chives or scallion better for protein?
Chives and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Does chives or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or scallion contain more calcium?
Both chives and scallion are high in calcium. Chive has 30% more calcium than scallion - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does chives or scallion contain more potassium?
Both chives and scallion are high in potassium. Chive has a little more potassium ( 10%) than scallion by weight - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.