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Chives calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chives contains 30 calories, with 3.3 g of protein, 4.4 g of carbohydrate and 0.7 g of fat. It provides 2.5 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 36% Carbs 47% Fat 17%
How chives compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chives | 30 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Portabella mushroom, grilled | 29 kcal | 3.3 g | 4.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Frozen spinach | 29 kcal | 3.6 g | 4.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Lambsquarters, boiled | 32 kcal | 3.2 g | 5 g | 0.7 g |
| Morel mushrooms, raw | 31 kcal | 3.1 g | 5.1 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition facts for chives
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chives
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 213 µg | 177% |
| Vitamin C | 58.1 mg | 65% |
| Vitamin A | 218 µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.37 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.12 mg | 9% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common chives servings
How many calories in a portion of chives — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp chopped (1 g) | 0.3 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp chopped (3 g) | 0.9 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 30 kcal | 3 g | 4 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chives?
Chives has 30 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chives?
Chives contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in chives?
Chives contains 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is chives low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Chives has 4.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these chives calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169994 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
