Celery vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and endive:
- Both endive and celery are high in potassium.
- Endive has more beta-carotene than celery, however, celery contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive.
- Endive has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, celery contains more Vitamin B6.
- Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and celery contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
| Celery | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 64% |
| Fat | 11% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both endive and celery are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in endive are made of 93% dietary fiber and 7% sugar, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Endive is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 94% more dietary fiber than celery - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Endive and celery contain similar amounts of protein - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and celery are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Endive has 110% more Vitamin C than celery - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 391% more Vitamin A than celery - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 688% more Vitamin K than celery - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Endive has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, celery contains more Vitamin B6. Both celery and endive contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Celery | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Endive is a great source of calcium and it has 30% more calcium than celery - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Endive has 315% more iron than celery - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and celery are high in potassium. Endive has 21% more potassium than celery - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, celery has more apigenin, luteolin and quercetin than endive per 100 grams, however, endive contains more kaempferol than celery per 100 grams.
| Celery | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.85 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.22 mg | 10.1 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.39 mg | ~ |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, endive has more beta-carotene than celery per 100 grams, however, celery contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive per 100 grams.
| Celery | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 1300 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and endive contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.075 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does endive or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and celery contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does endive or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both endive and celery are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in endive are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.
Does endive or celery contain more potassium?
Both endive and celery are high in potassium. Endive has 20% more potassium than celery - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.