Chicken Breast vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken breast
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and endive:
- Both endive and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, endive contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- 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: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and endive has 90% less calories than chicken breast - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
| Chicken Breast | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 64% |
| Fat | 21% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both endive and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Endive is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Endive and chicken breast contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Endive and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Endive has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and endive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Endive has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 17 times more Vitamin A than chicken breast - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than endive - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and endive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Endive and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 769 times more Vitamin K than chicken breast - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, endive contains more folate. Both chicken breast and endive contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Chicken Breast | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 142 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Endive is a great source of calcium and it has 247% more calcium than chicken breast - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Endive and chicken breast contain similar amounts of iron - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and chicken breast are high in potassium. Endive has 23% more potassium than chicken breast - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than endive per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.013 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than endive per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.075 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Endive (Endive, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does endive or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and endive has 90% less calories than chicken breast - endive has 17 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is endive or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does endive or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both endive and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does endive or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both endive and chicken breast are high in potassium. Endive has 20% more potassium than chicken breast - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.