Chives

Chives · Allium schoenoprasum

Chives, freeze-dried

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Chives, freeze-dried's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

16%
311 kcal Calories
42%
21.2 g Protein
23%
64.3 g Carbs
4%
3.5 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 62/100

How many beneficial nutrients Chives, freeze-dried delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Chives, freeze-dried come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Chives, freeze-dried is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin C733% Vitamin A (RAE)379% Magnesium152% Vitamin B6117% Riboflavin (B2)115% Iron111% Dietary Fiber94% Copper76% Thiamin (B1)75% Calcium63% Selenium17%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate64.3 g
23%
Dietary Fiber26.2 g
94%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat3.5 g
4%
Saturated Fat0.6 g
3%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids73.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids1,296.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein21.2 g
42%
Histidine366.0 mg
Isoleucine899.0 mg
Leucine1,265.0 mg
Lysine1,058.0 mg
Methionine231.0 mg
Phenylalanine682.0 mg
Threonine831.0 mg
Tryptophan237.0 mg
Valine936.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)3,415.0 mcg
379%
Vitamin C660.0 mg
733%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)0.9 mg
75%
Riboflavin (B2)1.5 mg
115%
Niacin (B3)5.9 mg
37%
Vitamin B62.0 mg
117%
Folate (B9)108.0 mcg
27%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)2.1 mg
42%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium813.0 mg
63%
Iron20.0 mg
111%
Magnesium640.0 mg
152%
Phosphorus518.0 mg
41%
Potassium2,960.0 mg
63%
Sodium70.0 mg
3%
Zinc5.1 mg
47%
Copper0.7 mg
76%
Manganese1.4 mg
59%
Selenium9.4 mcg
17%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash9.0 g

About Chives, freeze-dried

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are the smallest and most delicate member of the onion family, grown for their slender, hollow green stems and their pretty edible purple pom-pom flowers. They bring a mild, fresh onion flavor without the bite of a raw bulb, which makes them more of a finishing herb than a cooking one, and their close cousin garlic chives add a gentle garlicky note instead. Snipped over baked potatoes, scrambled eggs, omelets, soups, and creamy sour-cream dips, chives add a pop of color and a gentle savory lift, and the blossoms make a lovely garnish too.

They offer vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants for almost no calories. Because heat dulls their flavor fast, it is best to scatter them on at the very end or use them raw. A hardy perennial, chives are easy to grow on a windowsill and regrow after cutting. Snip what you need with scissors rather than chopping to avoid bruising them, and store the fresh herb wrapped in a damp paper towel in the refrigerator, or freeze chopped chives for later.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chives, freeze-dried?

There are 311 calories in 100 g of Chives, freeze-dried, or about 2 calories in 0.25 cup (1 g).

How much protein is in Chives, freeze-dried?

Chives, freeze-dried contains 21.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Chives, freeze-dried?

Chives, freeze-dried has 64.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Chives, freeze-dried?

Chives, freeze-dried provides 3.5 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Chives, freeze-dried a good source of?

Chives, freeze-dried is an excellent source of Vitamin C (733% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (379% DV), Magnesium (152% DV), Vitamin B6 (117% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (115% DV) and Iron (111% DV) and a good source of Selenium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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