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Endive vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between endive and broccoli

  • Endive has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, vitamin B5, and copper, while broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Endive covers your daily need for vitamin K, 108% more than broccoli.
  • Endive contains 3 times more vitamin A than broccoli. While endive contains 2167IU of vitamin A, broccoli contains only 623IU.
  • Broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of endive is 45.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Endive, raw and Broccoli, 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
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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +13.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~equal in Potassium ~316mg

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
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%
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% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +248.4%
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%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
2
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more OtherOther +62.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.6%
Contains more FatsFats +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.2%
~equal in Water ~89.3g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Endive Broccoli
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 Endive Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 231µg 101.6µg 108%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 89.2mg 92%
Folate 142µg 63µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.175mg 12%
Vitamin A 108µg 31µg 9%
Manganese 0.42mg 0.21mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.573mg 7%
Copper 0.099mg 0.049mg 6%
Phosphorus 28mg 66mg 5%
Selenium 0.2µg 2.5µg 4%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.41mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.117mg 3%
Protein 1.25g 2.82g 3%
Fiber 3.1g 2.6g 2%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.78mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.639mg 1%
Calories 17kcal 34kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.071mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Iron 0.83mg 0.73mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 47mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 21mg 1%
Carbs 3.35g 6.64g 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.37g 0%
Net carbs 0.25g 4.04g N/A
Potassium 314mg 316mg 0%
Sugar 0.25g 1.7g N/A
Sodium 22mg 33mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.048g 0.039g 0%
Choline 16.8mg 18.7mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.038g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.05mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.063mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Broccoli
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
66%
Endive
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
19%
Broccoli

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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.