Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Dried Chives VS Borage

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried Chives	23%	8%	69%
Borage	28%	24%	48%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried Chives	Borage	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	10.7% 311kcal	0.72% 21kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.6% 3.5g	0.72% 0.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.85% 0.59g	0.53% 0.17g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.56% 0.073g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	7.62% 1.3g	0.64% 0.11g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	49.5% 64.3g	2.35% 3.06g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	69% 26g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	38% 21g	3.2% 1.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried Chives	Borage	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	379% 3415μg	23.3% 210μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	75% 0.9mg	5% 0.06mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	115% 1.5mg	11.5% 0.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	37% 5.9mg	5.63% 0.9mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	42% 2.1mg	0.82% 0.041mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	154% 2mg	6.46% 0.084mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	27% 108μg	3.25% 13μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	733% 660mg	39% 35mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Dried Chives	Borage	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	81.3% 813mg	9.3% 93mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	76.2% 0.69mg	14.4% 0.13mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	250% 20mg	41.3% 3.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	152% 640mg	12.4% 52mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	58.7% 1.35mg	15% 0.35mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	74% 518mg	7.57% 53mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	87% 2960mg	14% 470mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	17% 9.4μg	1.64% 0.9μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.67% 70mg	5.33% 80mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	46.5% 5.12mg	1.8% 0.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.054% 2g	2.5% 93g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried Chives VS Borage per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Dried Chives versus 100 g of Borage to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Dried Chives vs Borage:

• 100 grams of Dried Chives have 16.3 times more Vitamin A, 15 times more Vitamin B1, 10 times more Vitamin B2, 6.6 times more Vitamin B3, 51.5 times more Vitamin B5, 23.8 times more Vitamin B6, 8.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 18.9 times more Vitamin C than Borage.
• 100 grams of Borage have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• Both Freeze-dried Chives as well as Raw Borage have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Dried Chives vs Borage:

• 100 grams of Dried Chives have 8.7 times more Calcium, 5.3 times more Copper, 6.1 times more Iron, 12.3 times more Magnesium, 3.9 times more Manganese, 9.8 times more Phosphorus, 6.3 times more Potassium, 10.4 times more Selenium and 25.6 times more Zinc than Borage.
• While 100 g of Raw Borage contain 46.5 times more Water than Freeze-dried Chives.
• Both Dried Chives and Borage contain similar levels of Sodium per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Borage lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Dried Chives have 14.8 times more Energy, 5 times more Fat, 11.9 times more Omega 6, 21 times more Carbohydrate and 11.8 times more Protein than Borage.
• 100 grams of Borage provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6