Calories in Chives, raw
Generic food Raw Vegetables
Chives, raw contains 30 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp chopped (3 g) provides about 1 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from protein and 18% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 177% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 65% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 26% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.73 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.15 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 1.9 g | |
| Protein ? | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 218 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C ? | 58.1 mg | 65% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 213 µg | 177% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.078 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.32 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 105 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 5.2 mg | 0.9% |
| Calcium ? | 92 mg | 7% |
| Iron ? | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 58 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 296 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.56 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.16 mg | 17% |
| Manganese ? | 0.37 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 35%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 18%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.5 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.9 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.73 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.15 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.095 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.27 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.037 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.13 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.14 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.16 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.036 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.11 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.095 g |
| Valine ? | 0.15 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.24 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.057 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.3 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.68 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.16 g |
| Proline ? | 0.22 g |
| Serine ? | 0.15 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.25 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.034 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.095 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 2,612 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 323 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 9 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 90.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 126 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 4,353 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 105 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 0.73 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Other forms of Chives
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chives, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 311 | 21.2 g | 64.3 g | 3.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| White mushrooms, raw Raw | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.34 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw chives?
100 g of raw chives has 30 kcal. 1 tbsp chopped (3 g): about 1 kcal. 1 tsp chopped (1 g): about 0 kcal.
How much protein is in raw chives?
Raw chives contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.098 g in 1 tbsp chopped (3 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw chives?
Raw chives has 4.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw chives?
Raw chives contains 0.73 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.15 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw chives contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (177% DV), Vitamin C (65% DV), Folate (B9) (26% DV), Vitamin A (24% DV) and copper (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw chives?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does chives have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, chives, raw has 30 kcal, while chives, freeze-dried has 311 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169994. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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