Onion vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between onions and endive
- Onions have more vitamin B6; however, endive is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B5, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, and fiber.
- Endive covers your daily vitamin K needs 192% more than onions.
- Endive contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than onions. Onions contain 0.12mg of vitamin B6, while endive contains 0.02mg.
- The glycemic index of endive is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Onions, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +295.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +364.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +631.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +57650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +647.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +175.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +302.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +225% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +411.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 231µg | 192% |
| Folate | 19µg | 142µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.9mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.42mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 108µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.83mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.099mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.79mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 314mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 16.8mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 3.35g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 6.5mg | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 17kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1.25g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 0.25g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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66%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Endive is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)