Cucumber vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and endive:
- Endive has more beta-carotene than cucumber, however, cucumber contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive.
- Endive has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and endive contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and endive has 17 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to endive per calorie. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 16:80:5 and for endive, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 66% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and endive are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and endive has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in endive comprise of 93% dietary fiber and 7% sugar.
dietary fiber
Endive is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 520% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and endive contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and endive has 0.25g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and endive contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and endive has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and endive are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and endive has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Endive has 132% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 20 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and endive has 108ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and endive contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 13 times more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and endive has 231ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Endive has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cucumber and endive contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Cucumber | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Endive is a great source of calcium and it has 225% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and endive has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Endive has 196% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and endive has 0.83mg of iron.
potassium
Endive is an excellent source of potassium and it has 114% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and endive has 314mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 cucumber per 100 grams, however, cucumber contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 1300 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, endive has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, endive has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.075 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does cucumber or endive contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and endive contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and endive has 17 calories.
Does cucumber or endive have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and endive are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and endive has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in endive comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
Does cucumber or endive contain more potassium?
Endive is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and endive has 314mg of potassium.