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Endive vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Endive and Pasta?

  • Endive is higher in Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin C, yet Pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Folate is 20% more.

We used Endive, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.

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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
6
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4
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +1208.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.093
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +1208.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.093

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
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5
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +10735%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Folate +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10735%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Folate +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
2
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3
Pasta
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Other +354.8%
Contains more Protein +312%
Contains more Fats +425%
Contains more Carbs +644.2%
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Other +354.8%
Contains more Protein +312%
Contains more Fats +425%
Contains more Carbs +644.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
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2
Pasta
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.1%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 1.25g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.2g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 3.35g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 17kcal 131kcal Pasta
Sugar 0.25g Pasta
Fiber 3.1g Endive
Calcium 52mg 6mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 28mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 314mg 24mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.79mg 0.56mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.093mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.224mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg Endive
Vitamin A 2167IU 20IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 6µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 0mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.183mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 142µg 64µg Endive
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.05mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.098mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.063mg 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.014mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.063mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.023mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.15g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Endive
Endive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.