Egg vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and endive:
- Both endive and egg are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive, however, endive contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, endive contains more niacin and folate.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Endive has 64.1 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and endive has 88% less calories than egg - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to endive per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for endive, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 66% |
| Fat | 62% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both endive and egg are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in endive are made of 93% dietary fiber and 7% sugar, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Endive is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Endive and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 905% more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Endive has 64.1 times less saturated fat than egg - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and endive are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and endive does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and endive has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and endive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Endive has more Vitamin C than egg - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both endive and egg are high in Vitamin A. Egg has 48% more Vitamin A than endive - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than endive - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and endive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Endive and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 769 times more Vitamin K than egg - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, endive contains more niacin and folate. Both egg and endive contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Egg | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 142 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both endive and egg are high in calcium. Endive is very similar to endive for calcium - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 111% more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Endive is an excellent source of potassium and it has 128% more potassium than egg - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive per 100 grams, however, endive contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1300 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than endive per 100 grams.
| Egg | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.013 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than endive per 100 grams.
| Egg | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.075 G |
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FAQ
Does endive or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and endive has 90% less calories than egg - endive has 17 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is endive or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 910% more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does endive or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both endive and egg are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates. the carbs in endive are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does endive or egg contain more calcium?
Both endive and egg are high in calcium. Endive is very similar to endive for calcium - endive has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does endive or egg contain more potassium?
Endive is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than egg - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.