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Endive vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Endive and Cayenne pepper

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, however, Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Cayenne pepper is 219% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 3 times less Vitamin K than Endive. Endive has 231µg of Vitamin K, while Cayenne pepper has 80.3µg.

Food types used in this article are Endive, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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
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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +913.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +541.4%
Contains more IronIron +839.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +946.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +376.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%

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
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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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1075.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1820.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6679.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2075.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12150%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
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3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +1065.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +860.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8535%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1590.4%
Contains more OtherOther +328.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
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35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9520.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 17kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 1.25g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.2g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 6.5mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 0.25g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 3.35g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 15mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 52mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 314mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.83mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0.25g 10.34g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.099mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 0.79mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 28mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 22mg 30mg Endive
Vitamin A 2167IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 108µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.44mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.42mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 0.2µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 231µg 80.3µg Endive
Folate 142µg 106µg Endive
Choline 16.8mg 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 0.048g 3.26g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
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 Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.09g)
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 - 3.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.