Endive vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between endive and lettuce?
- Endive is richer in vitamin K, folate, vitamin B5, copper, manganese, fiber, and zinc, yet lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
- Endive's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 87% higher.
- Endive has 7 times more vitamin B5 than lettuce. Endive has 0.9mg of vitamin B5, while lettuce has 0.134mg.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index than endive.
We used Endive, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +338.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +571.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +273.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +242.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.36g
~equal in
Water
~94.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.082g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 231µg | 126.3µg | 87% |
| Vitamin A | 108µg | 370µg | 29% |
| Folate | 142µg | 38µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.134mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.029mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.3g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.42mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 194mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 9.2mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Choline | 16.8mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 15kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.25g | 1.36g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.25g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 2.87g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.25g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.048g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.072mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.063mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.053mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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