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Endive vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Endive and Borage?

  • Endive is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, yet Borage is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Folate is 32% higher.
  • Endive has 22 times more Vitamin B5 than Borage. Endive has 0.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Borage has 0.041mg.

We used Endive, raw and Borage, raw types in this comparison.

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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
3
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7
Borage
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Zinc +295%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Contains more Calcium +78.8%
Contains more Iron +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
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 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Zinc +295%
Contains more Manganese +20.3%
Contains more Calcium +78.8%
Contains more Iron +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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
5
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5
Borage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2095.1%
Contains more Folate +992.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
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 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2095.1%
Contains more Folate +992.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
2
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3
Borage
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +250%
Equal in Carbs - 3.06
Equal in Water - 93
Equal in Other - 1.44
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +250%
Equal in Carbs - 3.06
Equal in Water - 93
Equal in Other - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
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2
Borage
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5175%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Borage Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 3.06g Borage
Protein 1.25g 1.8g Borage
Fats 0.2g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 3.35g 3.06g Endive
Calories 17kcal 21kcal Borage
Sugar 0.25g Borage
Fiber 3.1g Endive
Calcium 52mg 93mg Borage
Iron 0.83mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 15mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 28mg 53mg Borage
Potassium 314mg 470mg Borage
Sodium 22mg 80mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.2mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.42mg 0.349mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 2167IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.06mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.041mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.084mg Borage
Folate 142µg 13µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 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 0.17g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Borage
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
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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 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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.