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Chicory vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicory and Endive

  • Chicory contains less Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Zinc, and Copper than Endive.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Endive is 26% higher.

Food types used in this article are Chicory, witloof, 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.
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
8
Endive
Endive
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Calcium +173.7%
Contains more Iron +245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains more Zinc +393.8%
Contains more Copper +94.1%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Equal in Phosphorus - 28
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Endive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Calcium +173.7%
Contains more Iron +245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains more Zinc +393.8%
Contains more Copper +94.1%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Equal in Phosphorus - 28
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
9
Endive
Endive
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +7372.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520.7%
Contains more Folate +283.8%
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin A +7372.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520.7%
Contains more Folate +283.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
3
Endive
Endive
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +193.8%
Equal in Water - 93.79
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Endive
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +193.8%
Equal in Water - 93.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
2
Endive
Endive
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.7%
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Endive
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Endive Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 0.25g Chicory
Protein 0.9g 1.25g Endive
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Endive
Carbs 4g 3.35g Chicory
Calories 17kcal 17kcal
Sugar 0.25g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 3.1g
Calcium 19mg 52mg Endive
Iron 0.24mg 0.83mg Endive
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Endive
Phosphorus 26mg 28mg Endive
Potassium 211mg 314mg Endive
Sodium 2mg 22mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.79mg Endive
Copper 0.051mg 0.099mg Endive
Manganese 0.1mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 29IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 2.8mg 6.5mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.075mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.4mg Endive
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.02mg Chicory
Folate 37µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.005mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.039mg 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.035mg 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.005mg 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.022mg 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.041mg 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.015mg 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.048g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.004g Endive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.087g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicory Endive
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
7%
Chicory
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.