Chives vs Fish oil
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Chives, freeze-dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Chives 311
Fish oil 902
Protein (g)
Chives 21.2
Fish oil 0
Carbs (g)
Chives 64.3
Fish oil 0
Fat (g)
Chives 3.50
Fish oil 100
Fiber (g)
Chives 26.2
Fish oil 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Chives, freeze-dried — 21.2g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Chives, freeze-dried — 311 vs 902 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Chives, freeze-dried scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Chives | Fish oil | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 311 kcal | 902 kcal | -66% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.00 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 21.2 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.50 g | 100 g | -96% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 64.3 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 26.2 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.591 g | 22.6 g | -97% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.490 g | 46.7 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 570 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 660 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.900 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.50 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.90 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.11 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 108 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3415 ug | 30000 ug | -89% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 250 ug | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 813 mg | 0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | 20.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 640 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 518 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 2960 mg | 0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 70.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.12 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.686 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.35 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.40 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1301 kj | 3774 kj | -66% |
| Ash | 9.01 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 108 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 108 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 30000 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 68300 IU | 100000 IU | -32% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 10000 IU | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.017 g | 3.57 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.528 g | 10.6 g | -95% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.046 g | 2.80 g | -98% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 8.31 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.490 g | 20.7 g | -98% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 10.4 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 7.33 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.37 g | 22.5 g | -94% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.30 g | 0.935 g | +39% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.073 g | 0.935 g | -92% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.935 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.935 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 6.90 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.935 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 11.0 g | -100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.237 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.831 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.899 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.26 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.06 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.231 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.682 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.614 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.936 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.53 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.366 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.957 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.96 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.39 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.05 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.40 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.957 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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