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Endive vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Endive and Brussels sprouts

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A, while Brussels sprouts has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 87% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Endive. Endive contains 0.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Brussels sprouts contain 0.309mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Endive, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more IronIron +68.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%

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
4
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%
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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +995%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.4%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.2%
~equal in Water ~86g
~equal in Other ~1.37g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175762.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Endive Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 17kcal 43kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 1.25g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 6.5mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 0.25g 5.15g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 3.35g 8.95g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 52mg 42mg Endive
Potassium 314mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 0.83mg 1.4mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 0.25g 2.2g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.099mg 0.07mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.42mg Endive
Phosphorus 28mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 22mg 25mg Endive
Vitamin A 2167IU 754IU Endive
Vitamin A 108µg 38µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.42mg 0.337mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.09mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.745mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.309mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 231µg 177µg Endive
Folate 142µg 61µg Endive
Choline 16.8mg 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.062g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.023g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.05mg 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.098mg 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.063mg 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.014mg 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.063mg 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.023mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive Brussels sprouts
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
74%
Endive
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.