Leeks are rich in dietary fiber, carotene, vitamin C, as well as fat, protein and pungent volatiles propylene sulfide, etc. It has the effect of warming the kidneys and assisting the yang, benefiting the spleen and strengthening the spleen, and eating more leeks can nourish the liver and enhance the qi of the spleen and stomach.

Leeks contain protein, fat, iron, carotene, vitamin C and other nutrients, with stomach, refreshing, warming effect.

While the leeks look and taste good, the price is much higher than leeks, but its nutritional value is inferior to leeks, leeks in the minerals and vitamins are higher than leeks, including calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin A, carotene content is leeks 3-4 times.

It seems that leeks and chives although the same plant but their role, efficacy and nutrients have a great difference