Cabbage vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and endive:
- Both endive and cabbage are high in dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Endive has more beta-carotene than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than endive.
- Endive has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6.
- Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to endive per calorie. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 18:79:3 and for endive, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 66% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Endive and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in endive are made of 93% dietary fiber and 7% sugar, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both endive and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Endive has 24% more dietary fiber than cabbage - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Endive and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and cabbage are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 463% more Vitamin C than endive - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 20 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 204% more Vitamin K than cabbage - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Endive has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6. Both cabbage and endive contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Cabbage | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Endive is a great source of calcium and it has 30% more calcium than cabbage - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Endive and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Endive is an excellent source of potassium and it has 85% more potassium than cabbage - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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, endive has more kaempferol than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more quercetin than endive per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | 10.1 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.28 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 cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than endive per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 1300 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, endive has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.075 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does endive or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does endive or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, endive and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in endive are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
Does endive or cabbage contain more potassium?
Endive is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than cabbage - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg of potassium.