A perennial herb, chive is a blade like leaf. The green chive leaves are hollow and have a pointy end / top. Chives grow in cluster.
They are also called as common or conventional chives or onion chives. Chives have mild onion flavor profile. During the early summer months, chives produce globular spiky, pinkish-purple flowers that are also edible and have a mild onion flavor.
Chives length can be around 30 cm ( 12 inches).
Scientific name of Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Other names of Chives
- Cive
- Schnittlaugh
Nutrition facts of Chives
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.73 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 3.27 | GRAM | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.35 | GRAM | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5 | GRAM | 9% |
Calories by source in Chives:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Chives = 52%
- Calories by fat in Chives = 21%
- Calories by protein in Chives = 27%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Chives:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Chives = 53%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Chives = 27%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Chives = 20%
Detailed vitamin profile of Chives, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Chives, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Chives
- Check chives for insects
- Old chives will start becoming limp in texture and become darker green in colour
- Avoid chives with damage due to bending and breaking
Availability of Chives
- Chives are typically available round the year
How to store Chives
- Chives can be stored in refrigerator for up-to 2 weeks
- Roll the chives in a damp paper towel and store it in a ziplock bag in the crisper section of the refrigerator
Complete nutrition facts of Chives
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