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Endive vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Endive and Nopales?

  • Endive is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Nopales are richer in Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 188% higher.
  • Endive has 47 times more Folate than Nopales. Endive has 142µg of Folate, while Nopales have 3µg.

We used Endive, raw and Nopales, 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
5
:
Contains more Iron +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +216%
Contains more Copper +90.4%
Contains more Calcium +215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +246.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Sodium - 21
Equal in Manganese - 0.457
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +216%
Contains more Copper +90.4%
Contains more Calcium +215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +246.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Sodium - 21
Equal in Manganese - 0.457

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +374.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438.9%
Contains more Folate +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4258.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.41
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +374.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438.9%
Contains more Folate +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4258.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
3
:
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.32
Equal in Carbs - 3.33
Equal in Water - 94.12
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.32
Equal in Carbs - 3.33
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
:
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 1.13g Nopales
Protein 1.25g 1.32g Nopales
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Endive
Carbs 3.35g 3.33g Endive
Calories 17kcal 16kcal Endive
Sugar 0.25g 1.15g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 2.2g Endive
Calcium 52mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 0.83mg 0.59mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 28mg 16mg Endive
Potassium 314mg 257mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.79mg 0.25mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.052mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Nopales
Vitamin A 2167IU 457IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 23µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 9.3mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.012mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.041mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.41mg Nopales
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.167mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.07mg Nopales
Folate 142µg 3µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 5.3µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.05mg 0.04mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.049mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg 0.077mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg 0.059mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.049mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg 0.059mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.05g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.