Vegetables

Chives, raw

FDC 169994tbsp chopped (3 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 98 · +5 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Chives, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 98 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 14 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin c (65% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (24% DV), a good source of magnesium (10% DV). Most of its 30 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 3.3 g · 35%Carb 4.4 g · 47%Fat 0.7 g · 18%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories30 kcal2%
Total fat0.73 g1%
Saturated fat0.15 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium3 mg0%
Carbohydrate4.4 g2%
Dietary fiber2.5 g9%
Sugars1.9 g
Protein3.3 g7%
Potassium296 mg6%
Calcium92 mg7%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium42 mg10%
Vitamin C58 mg65%
Vitamin A218 µg24%
Vitamin E0.21 mg1%

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FDC 169994

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin C65% DV
Vitamin A24% DV
Magnesium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density98 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g3.3 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g2.5 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g3 vs 22 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Endive, rawDensity 98 vs 98Mustard greens, rawDensity 99 vs 98Broccoli raab, rawDensity 99 vs 98

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