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Endive vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Endive and Flax

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, while Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Endive covers your daily need of Vitamin K 189% more than Flax.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Endive, raw and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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
Endive
1
:
9
Flax
Flax
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Iron +590.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2192.9%
Contains more Potassium +158.9%
Contains more Zinc +449.4%
Contains more Copper +1132.3%
Contains more Manganese +491%
Contains more Selenium +12600%
Endive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Iron +590.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2192.9%
Contains more Potassium +158.9%
Contains more Zinc +449.4%
Contains more Copper +1132.3%
Contains more Manganese +491%
Contains more Selenium +12600%

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
Endive
5
:
5
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +983.3%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +5272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1955%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2265%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985
Endive
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%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +983.3%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +5272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1955%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2265%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
1
:
4
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +1247.6%
Contains more Protein +1363.2%
Contains more Fats +20980%
Contains more Carbs +762.1%
Contains more Other +163.1%
Endive
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +1247.6%
Contains more Protein +1363.2%
Contains more Fats +20980%
Contains more Carbs +762.1%
Contains more Other +163.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32923%
Endive
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32923%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 1.58g Flax
Protein 1.25g 18.29g Flax
Fats 0.2g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 3.35g 28.88g Flax
Calories 17kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0.25g 1.55g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 52mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.83mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 15mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 28mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 314mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 22mg 30mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.099mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.42mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 0.2µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 2167IU 0IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 0µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.31mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 0.6mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 142µg 87µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 4.3µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.05mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.098mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.063mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.014mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.063mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.023mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.048g 3.663g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.