Broccoli vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and endive:
- Both endive and broccoli are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has more Vitamin B6, however, endive contains more folate.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Endive has more beta-carotene than broccoli, however, broccoli contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than endive.
- Endive is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is similar to endive for protein, carbs and fat. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 27:64:9 and for endive, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 64% | 66% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Endive and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both endive and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Endive has 19% more dietary fiber than broccoli - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Endive and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and broccoli are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than endive - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 248% more Vitamin A than broccoli - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both endive and broccoli are high in Vitamin K. Endive has 127% more Vitamin K than broccoli - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more Vitamin B6, however, endive contains more folate. Both broccoli and endive contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Broccoli | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both endive and broccoli are high in calcium. Endive has 11% more calcium than broccoli - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Endive and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and broccoli are high in potassium. Endive is very similar to endive for potassium - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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, both broccoli and endive contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Broccoli | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | 10.1 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 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 broccoli per 100 grams, however, broccoli contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than endive per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 1300 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both broccoli and endive contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Broccoli | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and endive contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.075 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does endive or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does endive or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, endive and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does endive or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both endive and broccoli are high in calcium. Endive has 10% more calcium than broccoli - endive has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
Does endive or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both endive and broccoli are high in potassium. Endive is very similar to endive for potassium - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.