CHIVES

Calories And Fat

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Chives can be a healthy alternative to other flavorings as they are low in calories. A quarter cup of chives offers just 4 calories. It does not contain sodium, and each serving of chives provides only one-tenth of a gram of fat.

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Vitamin A

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Chives contain an abundant amount of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. During digestion, this beta-carotene is split into two vitamin A molecules by the enzymes. A quarter cup serving of chives provides 522 International Units or IU of vitamin A. This is about 17% of the recommended intake of 3000 IU for men and 22% of the recommended intake of 2333 IU for women.

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Vitamin K

A quarter cup serving of chives provides 26 micrograms of vitamin K, which is approximately one-fifth of the daily recommended intake for men and 29% for women. This vitamin activates a number of enzymes in your body, including those required for bone mineralization and cell growth.

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Antioxidants

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Quercetin and vitamin K are the two primary antioxidants found in chives. Quercetin and other flavonoids may help prevent cancers of the breast, colon, prostate, ovaries, endometrium, and lungs. In addition to these, chives also contain carotenes, zeaxanthin, and lutein, which can help protect against lung and oral cancers.

All of these powerful nutrients can help you live a better life.