Chives · Allium schoenoprasum
Chives, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Herbs And Spices2 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Chives, raw'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.
Excellent nutrient density 73/100
How many beneficial nutrients Chives, raw 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, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
47% from carbs
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Carbs 47%4.4 g per serving
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Fat 18%0.7 g per serving
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Protein 35%3.3 g per serving
What Chives, raw 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).
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.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 15.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 252.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 34.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 103.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 95.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 252.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.3 g | |
| Histidine | 57.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 139.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 195.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 163.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 36.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 105.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 128.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 37.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 145.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 148.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 237.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 303.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 677.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 162.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 216.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 148.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 95.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 218.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 58.1 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 212.7 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 105.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | |
| Choline | 5.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 92.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 42.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 58.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 296.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 3.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.9 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 9.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.0 g | — |
About Chives, raw
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, raw?
There are 30 calories in 100 g of Chives, raw, or about 1 calories in 1 tbsp chopped (3 g).
How much protein is in Chives, raw?
Chives, raw contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Chives, raw?
Chives, raw has 4.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Chives, raw?
Chives, raw provides 0.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Chives, raw a good source of?
Chives, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin K (177% DV), Vitamin C (65% DV), Folate (B9) (26% DV) and Vitamin A (RAE) (24% DV) and a good source of Copper, Manganese and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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