How to distinguish chives from shallots? What are the differences between chives and shallots?

Chives and shallots are both common onions in our daily life. They look similar and are common green vegetables on people’s tables. Usually many people can’t tell the difference between chives and shallots, and don’t know what the difference is between them. Today I will show you the differences between chives and shallots, and will also teach you how to distinguish between chives and shallots.

How to distinguish chives from shallots

1. Differentiate between chives and shallots by looking at the white part

Although there is not much difference between chives and scallions, their white parts are obviously different. The white parts of chives are longer than those of scallions, mostly around ten centimeters, while the white parts of scallions are particularly short, only four or five centimeters, which can be seen at a glance.

2. Distinguish between chives and shallots by smelling them

The best way to distinguish chives from shallots is to smell them. Chives, as the name suggests, are a type of onion with a particularly fragrant smell, and shallots are ordinary onions with only a light onion fragrance, while chives have a stronger fragrance and are particularly suitable for making cold dishes or eating them raw. Shallots are mostly used in the cooking of some dishes and soups.

3. Other differences between chives and shallots

There are some differences between chives and scallions, but these differences cannot be seen with the naked eye and cannot be used as a basis for distinguishing between chives and scallions. The biggest difference between them is that the nutritional value is not high. Although chives taste fragrant, their nutritional value is not as high as that of scallions. The protein, carrots and vitamins contained in scallions are higher than those in chives. Therefore, if you want your body to absorb more nutrients, it is better to eat more scallions.