Red leaf lettuce vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between red leaf lettuce and endive
- Red leaf lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin B6; however, endive is richer in vitamin K, folate, vitamin B5, manganese, fiber, copper, and zinc.
- Red leaf lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 106% more than endive.
- Endive has 5 times less vitamin B6 than red leaf lettuce. Red leaf lettuce has 0.1mg of vitamin B6, while endive has 0.02mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, red leaf, raw and Endive, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 more IronIron | +44.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +295% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +247.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +294.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
1.25 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
93.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.25g
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Water
~93.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
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 | -64.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 231µg | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 375µg | 108µg | 30% |
| Folate | 36µg | 142µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.144mg | 0.9mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.203mg | 0.42mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.1g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.099mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.83mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 314mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 6.5mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 16.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 17kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.33g | 1.25g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.26g | 3.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.36g | 0.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.25g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.077mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.321mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.28g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
46%
66%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)