Avocado vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and endive:
- Both endive and avocado are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Avocado has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Endive has 43.2 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Endive has more beta-carotene than avocado, however, avocado contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than endive.
- Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and endive has 90% less calories than avocado - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to endive per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for endive, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 66% |
| Fat | 77% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Endive and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both endive and avocado are high in dietary fiber. Avocado has 119% more dietary fiber than endive - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and avocado contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Endive and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Endive has 43.2 times less saturated fat than avocado - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Endive and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than avocado - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 348% more Vitamin E than endive - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1000% more Vitamin K than avocado - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both avocado and endive contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Avocado | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Endive is a great source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than avocado - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Endive and avocado contain similar amounts of iron - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 61% more potassium than endive - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg 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 avocado per 100 grams, however, avocado contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than endive per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 1300 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, avocado has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than endive per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.125 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.125 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than endive per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.075 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 G | 0.075 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does endive or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and endive has 90% less calories than avocado - endive has 17 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does endive or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, endive and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does endive or avocado contain more potassium?
Both endive and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 60% more potassium than endive - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.