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Endive vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Endive and Winter squash?

  • Endive is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Winter squash is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Endive's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 189% more.
  • Endive has 7 times more Folate than Winter squash. While Endive has 142µg of Folate, Winter squash has only 20µg.

We used Endive, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt 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
Endive
8
:
2
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Iron +88.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +259.1%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Endive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Winter squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Iron +88.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains more Zinc +259.1%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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
6
:
4
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.6%
Contains more Folate +610%
Contains more Vitamin K +5150%
Contains more Vitamin A +141%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705%
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%
Winter squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.6%
Contains more Folate +610%
Contains more Vitamin K +5150%
Contains more Vitamin A +141%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
3
:
2
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +164.2%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Endive
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Winter squash
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +164.2%
Equal in Water - 89.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
1
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2
Winter squash
Winter squash
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69%
Endive
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Winter squash
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Winter squash Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 6.05g Winter squash
Protein 1.25g 0.89g Endive
Fats 0.2g 0.35g Winter squash
Carbs 3.35g 8.85g Winter squash
Calories 17kcal 37kcal Winter squash
Sugar 0.25g 3.3g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 2.8g Endive
Calcium 52mg 22mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.44mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Endive
Phosphorus 28mg 19mg Endive
Potassium 314mg 241mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 1mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.79mg 0.22mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.082mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.187mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Winter squash
Vitamin A 2167IU 5223IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 261µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.12mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 9.6mg Winter squash
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.016mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.067mg Endive
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.495mg Winter squash
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.234mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.161mg Winter squash
Folate 142µg 20µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 4.4µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.013mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.05mg 0.027mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.035mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg 0.05mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg 0.033mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg 0.011mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.035mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg 0.038mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg 0.017mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.072g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.026g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.147g Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Winter squash
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
38%
Winter squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
12%
Winter squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.