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Broccoli vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broccoli and Endive

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Endive covers your daily need of Vitamin K 108% more than Broccoli.
  • Broccoli contains 14 times more Vitamin C than Endive. While Broccoli contains 89.2mg of Vitamin C, Endive contains only 6.5mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Endive
6
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 +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.6%
Contains more IronIron +13.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Potassium ~314mg

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Endive
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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% 130% 8.8% 0% 20% 17% 7.5% 54% 4.6% 0% 578% 107% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1272.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +127.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Endive
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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 +125.6%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.1%
~equal in Water ~93.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Endive
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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 -18.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +175%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Endive Opinion
Calories 34kcal 17kcal Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 1.25g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.2g Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 6.5mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 0.25g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 3.35g Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 52mg Endive
Potassium 316mg 314mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 0.83mg Endive
Sugar 1.7g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Endive
Copper 0.049mg 0.099mg Endive
Zinc 0.41mg 0.79mg Endive
Phosphorus 66mg 28mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 22mg Endive
Vitamin A 623IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A 31µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.44mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 2.5µg 0.2µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.075mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.4mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 231µg Endive
Folate 63µg 142µg Endive
Choline 18.7mg 16.8mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.048g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.004g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.087g Endive
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.005mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.072mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.098mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.063mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.014mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.053mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.063mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.023mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
61%
Broccoli
74%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.