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Asparagus vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Asparagus and Endive

  • Asparagus has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Endive is 158% higher.
  • Endive has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Asparagus. Asparagus has 0.091mg of Vitamin B6, while Endive has 0.02mg.

Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Endive, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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%
Contains more IronIron +157.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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.
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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +455.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~16.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +76%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +143.1%
~equal in Water ~93.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Endive Opinion
Calories 20kcal 17kcal Asparagus
Protein 2.2g 1.25g Asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.2g Endive
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6.5mg Endive
Net carbs 1.78g 0.25g Asparagus
Carbs 3.88g 3.35g Asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Endive
Calcium 24mg 52mg Endive
Potassium 202mg 314mg Endive
Iron 2.14mg 0.83mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 2.1g 3.1g Endive
Copper 0.189mg 0.099mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.79mg Endive
Phosphorus 52mg 28mg Asparagus
Sodium 2mg 22mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A 38µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.44mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.42mg Endive
Selenium 2.3µg 0.2µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.08mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.075mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.4mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.02mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 231µg Endive
Folate 52µg 142µg Endive
Choline 16mg 16.8mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.048g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.004g Endive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.087g Endive
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.005mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.05mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.072mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.098mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.063mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.014mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.053mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.063mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.023mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Endive
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
28%
Asparagus
74%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.