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Endive vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Endive and Red cabbage

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Endive covers your daily Vitamin K needs 161% more than Red cabbage.
  • Red cabbage contains 8 times less Folate than Endive. Endive contains 142µg of Folate, while Red cabbage contains 18µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Endive, raw and Cabbage, red, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Endive
Endive
7
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Zinc +259.1%
Contains more Copper +482.4%
Contains more Manganese +72.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 30
Endive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Zinc +259.1%
Contains more Copper +482.4%
Contains more Manganese +72.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 30

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Endive
Endive
7
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +512.2%
Contains more Folate +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +945%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.069
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418
Endive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +512.2%
Contains more Folate +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +945%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.069
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
3
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +120%
Equal in Water - 90.39
Endive
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +116.9%
Contains more Protein +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +120%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
1
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.08
Endive
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.08

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Endive Red cabbage
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 1.25g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.2g 0.16g Endive
Carbs 3.35g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 17kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 0.25g 3.83g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 2.1g Endive
Calcium 52mg 45mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.8mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 28mg 30mg Red cabbage
Potassium 314mg 243mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 27mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.22mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.017mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.243mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 2167IU 1116IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 56µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.11mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.064mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.069mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.418mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.147mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 142µg 18µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 38.2µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.05mg 0.039mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.034mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg 0.046mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg 0.049mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg 0.014mg
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.036mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg 0.048mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.08g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Endive
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.