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Vegetables

Chives, fresh

Herbs 30 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Chives, fresh provides 30 kcal (124 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of folate (130 µg) and vitamin C (60 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Herbs” category (“Vegetables” family) of the Swiss database.

Chives, fresh

The essentials for 100 g

Protein3 g 6%
Fat0.6 g 1%
Carbohydrates1.9 g 1%
Dietary fibre2.3 g 8%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy30 kcal (124 kJ)C2%
Protein3 gA6%
Fat0.6 gA1%
of which saturated fat0.1 gA1%
of which polyunsaturated0.2 gAn/a
of which omega-3n/an/a
Carbohydrates1.9 gA1%
of which sugars1.9 gA2%
Dietary fibre2.3 gA8%
Water91.3 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gAn/a
Minerals
Calcium86 mgA11%
Iron1.5 mgA11%
Magnesium40 mgA11%
Phosphorus54 mgA8%
Potassium280 mgA14%
Sodium3 mgA0%
Zinc0.5 mgA5%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgA0%
Vitamin C60 mgA60%
Folate130 µgA65%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein6%
Fat1%
Carbohydrates1%
Dietary fibre8%
Folate65%
Vitamin C60%
Potassium14%
Calcium11%
Iron11%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Basil, raw− 0.1 g− 0.2 g− 16 kcal
vs Sage, raw+ 1.3 g− 1.5 g− 29 kcal
vs Peppermint, fresh− 0.8 g− 0.1 g− 19 kcal
vs Rosemary, fresh+ 2.2 g− 1.9 g− 32 kcal
vs Parsley, fresh− 0.9 g+ 0.1 g− 28 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Chives, fresh?
100 g of Chives, fresh provides 30 kcal, i.e. 124 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Chives, fresh?
100 g provides 3 g of protein, i.e. 6% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Chives, fresh?
100 g contains 0.6 g of fat, of which 0.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Chives, fresh” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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