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Quinoa vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Quinoa and Endive

  • Quinoa has more Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Endive is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Endive covers your daily Vitamin K needs 193% more than Quinoa.
  • Endive has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Quinoa. Quinoa has 0.123mg of Vitamin B6, while Endive has 0.02mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
8
:
2
Endive
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +50.2%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Calcium +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +50.2%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Calcium +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%

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.
Quinoa
5
:
5
Endive
Contains more Vitamin E +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%
Contains more Vitamin A +43240%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%
Contains more Vitamin A +43240%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
3
:
2
Endive
Contains more Protein +252%
Contains more Fats +860%
Contains more Carbs +535.8%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Other +83.1%
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +252%
Contains more Fats +860%
Contains more Carbs +535.8%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Other +83.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
2
:
1
Endive
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1139.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1139.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Endive Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 0.25g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 1.25g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.2g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 3.35g Quinoa
Calories 120kcal 17kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 0.25g Endive
Fiber 2.8g 3.1g Endive
Calcium 17mg 52mg Endive
Iron 1.49mg 0.83mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 15mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 28mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 314mg Endive
Sodium 7mg 22mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.79mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.099mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.42mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 0.2µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 2167IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 108µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.44mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 6.5mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.08mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.075mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.4mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.02mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 0µg 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.005mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg 0.05mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.072mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg 0.098mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg 0.063mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg 0.014mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.053mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg 0.063mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg 0.023mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.048g Endive
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.004g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.087g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Endive
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
11%
Quinoa
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.