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Endive vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Endive and Salsify

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, and Manganese, while Salsify has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 192% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Endive, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
4
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 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

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
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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76900%
Contains more FolateFolate +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +990%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.392mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
3
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +17.6%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more OtherOther +90.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +358.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
2
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Salsify Opinion
Calories 17kcal 68kcal Salsify
Protein 1.25g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.2g 0.17g Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 4.6mg Endive
Net carbs 0.25g 12.26g Salsify
Carbs 3.35g 15.36g Salsify
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Salsify
Calcium 52mg 47mg Endive
Potassium 314mg 283mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.55mg Endive
Sugar 0.25g 2.9g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 3.1g
Copper 0.099mg 0.07mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.3mg Endive
Phosphorus 28mg 56mg Salsify
Sodium 22mg 16mg Salsify
Vitamin A 2167IU 0IU Endive
Vitamin A 108µg 0µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.19mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.21mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.056mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.392mg Endive
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.276mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.218mg Salsify
Vitamin K 231µg 0.3µg Endive
Folate 142µg 15µg Endive
Choline 16.8mg 25.9mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.003g Endive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.074g Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.