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Endive vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Endive and Arugula

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, however, Arugula has more Calcium, Vitamin C, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 102% more.
  • Endive has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Arugula. Endive has 0.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Arugula has 0.437mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Endive, raw and Arugula, 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
4
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Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.1%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +75.9%
Contains more Magnesium +213.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.1%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Iron +75.9%
Contains more Magnesium +213.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2373
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.43
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2373
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
2
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Contains more Protein +106.4%
Contains more Fats +230%
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 91.71
Equal in Other - 1.4
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +106.4%
Contains more Fats +230%
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 91.71
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.7%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 2.05g Arugula
Protein 1.25g 2.58g Arugula
Fats 0.2g 0.66g Arugula
Carbs 3.35g 3.65g Arugula
Calories 17kcal 25kcal Arugula
Sugar 0.25g 2.05g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Endive
Calcium 52mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 0.83mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 15mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 28mg 52mg Arugula
Potassium 314mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 22mg 27mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.47mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.076mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.321mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Arugula
Vitamin A 2167IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.43mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.044mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.305mg Endive
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.437mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.073mg Arugula
Folate 142µg 97µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 108.6µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.086g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.049g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.319g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Arugula
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
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.