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Garden asparagus vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden asparagus and Endive

  • Garden asparagus has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Endive is 158% higher.
  • Endive has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Garden asparagus. Garden asparagus has 0.091mg of Vitamin B6, while Endive has 0.02mg.

Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Endive, 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.
Contains more Iron +157.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Manganese +165.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Iron +157.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Manganese +165.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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.
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Endive
Contains more Vitamin E +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.5%
Contains more Folate +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +455.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.5%
Contains more Folate +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +455.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +143.1%
Equal in Water - 93.79
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +76%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +143.1%
Equal in Water - 93.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Endive Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 0.25g Garden asparagus
Protein 2.2g 1.25g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.2g Endive
Carbs 3.88g 3.35g Garden asparagus
Calories 20kcal 17kcal Garden asparagus
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 2.1g 3.1g Endive
Calcium 24mg 52mg Endive
Iron 2.14mg 0.83mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Endive
Phosphorus 52mg 28mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 314mg Endive
Sodium 2mg 22mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.79mg Endive
Copper 0.189mg 0.099mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 2.3µg 0.2µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.44mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6.5mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.08mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.4mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.02mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 41.6µg 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.005mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.05mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.072mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.098mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.063mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.014mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.053mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.063mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.023mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.048g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.004g Endive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.087g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden asparagus Endive
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
29%
Garden asparagus
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.