Calories in
chives, freeze-dried
311 kcal per 100 g Chives, freeze-dried contains 311 calories per 100 grams, or about 1 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 21.2 g protein, 64.3 g carbohydrate and 3.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 69% carbohydrate, 23% protein, 8% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.2 g | 1 | 0.0 g | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| 0.25 cup | 0.8 g | 2 | 0.2 g | 0.5 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 311 kcal | 1 kcal |
| Protein | 21.2 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 64.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 26.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 70.0 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 2,960.0 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Calcium | 813.0 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 660.0 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3,415.0 µg | 6.8 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 2.0 g | 0.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170075). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How chives, freeze-dried compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, chives, freeze-dried ranks 5 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 402% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.8 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one tbsp (1 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 0 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in chives, freeze-dried?
Chives, freeze-dried contains 311 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 1 calories per tbsp. It also provides 21.2 g of protein, 64.3 g of carbohydrate and 3.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of chives, freeze-dried?
By calories, chives, freeze-dried is roughly 69% carbohydrate, 23% protein and 8% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 0 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the chives, freeze-dried I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within vegetables and vegetable products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Chives, freeze-dried". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.