Herb
Woody Stem
Chive stem is the fibrous support structure—often sweeter and juicier than expected once peeled or sliced thin. It adds crunch to stir-fries and body to braises. Peel tough outer fibres when needed, cut on a bias for tenderness, and cook until just crisp-tender unless a soft braise is wanted.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.79 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 24.9 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
- Total Carbohydrate 6.9 g
- Dietary Fibre 3.95 g
- Total Sugars 1.05 g
- Complex / starch 0.99 g
- Protein 3.05 g
- Water 88.3 g
- Energy 39.4 kcal
- Water 88.3 g
- Carbohydrates 6.9 g
- Protein 3.05 g
- Fat 0.79 g
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.42 g
- Omega-3 0.04 g
- Vitamins 354 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.94 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.37 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 71.7 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 1.75 mg
- Vitamin K 260 µg
- Minerals 332 mg
- Major Minerals 331 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.05 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.94 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.37 · vitamin-b6: 0.18 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 71.7 · vitamin-e: 1.75 · vitamin-k: 260.3 ·
Minerals
Woody Stem of Chive: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Market gardeners sold plants already trimmed into cook-ready parts.
Supermarket pre-trimming expanded convenience vegetable sales.
Chefs re-emphasised using stalks, leaves, and cores to reduce waste.