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Beetroot vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beetroot and endive

  • The amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and folate in endive is higher than in beetroot.
  • Endive covers your daily need for vitamin K, 192% more than beetroot.
  • Beetroot contains 27 times more sugar than endive. While beetroot contains 6.76g of sugar, endive contains only 0.25g.
  • Endive has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of endive is 45, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Endive
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 16% 28% 31% 33% 22% 12% 2.9% 55% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +32%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.7%
~equal in Potassium ~314mg
~equal in Iron ~0.83mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Endive
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 22% 36% 8.8% 0% 20% 17% 7.5% 54% 4.6% 0% 578% 107% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +115400%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Endive
3
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.4%
Contains more FatsFats +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +30.6%
~equal in Water ~93.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Endive
1
35% 3% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Endive DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 231µg 192%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.9mg 15%
Vitamin A 2µg 108µg 12%
Folate 109µg 142µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.08mg 4%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.79mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.02mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 52mg 4%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.075mg 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.099mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.44mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Carbs 9.56g 3.35g 2%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 6.5mg 2%
Phosphorus 40mg 28mg 2%
Sodium 78mg 22mg 2%
Choline 6mg 16.8mg 2%
Protein 1.61g 1.25g 1%
Calories 43kcal 17kcal 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg 1%
Fiber 2.8g 3.1g 1%
Fats 0.17g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 6.76g 0.25g N/A
Potassium 325mg 314mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 0.83mg 0%
Sugar 6.76g 0.25g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.048g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.004g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.087g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.072mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0.063mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.053mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.063mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.023mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Endive
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Beetroot
66%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.