Margarine vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Margarine and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
margarine
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in margarine and chives:
- Both chives and margarine are high in Vitamin A.
- Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, margarine contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chive has signficantly more iron than margarine.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Margarine is a great source of Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Margarine (Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Margarine is high in calories and chive has 96% less calories than margarine - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and margarine has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, margarine is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chives per calorie. Margarine has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Margarine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 47% |
| Fat | 100% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chives and margarine are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and margarine has 0.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than margarine - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and margarine does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Margarine has less sugar than chive - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and margarine does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chive has 19 times more protein than margarine - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and margarine has 0.16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Margarine is high in saturated fat and chive has 99% less saturated fat than margarine - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and margarine has 15.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Margarine is high in trans fat and chive has less trans fat than margarine - margarine has 14.9g of trans fat per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 289 times more Vitamin C than margarine - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and margarine has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chives and margarine are high in Vitamin A. Margarine has 276% more Vitamin A than chive - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and margarine has 819ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Margarine is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 41 times more Vitamin E than chive - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and margarine has 9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 129% more Vitamin K than margarine - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and margarine has 93ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, margarine contains more Vitamin B12.
| Margarine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 0.023 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 105 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than margarine - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and margarine has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has signficantly more iron than margarine - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and margarine has 0.06mg of iron.
potassium
Chive is a great source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than margarine - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and margarine has 18mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Margarine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 610 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, margarine has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Margarine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 2.04 G | 0.015 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 2.046 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, margarine has more linoleic acid than chive per 100 grams.
| Margarine | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 22.252 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 22.253 G | 0.252 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Margarine or Chives .
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FAQ
Does chives or margarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Margarine is high in calories and chive has 100% less calories than margarine - chive has 30 calories in 100g and margarine has 717 calories.
Is chives or margarine better for protein?
Chive has 19 times more protein than margarine - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and margarine has 0.16g of protein.
Does chives or margarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chives and margarine are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and margarine has 0.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or margarine contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 29 times more calcium than margarine - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and margarine has 3mg of calcium.