Eggplant vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and endive:
- Both endive and eggplant are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Endive has more beta-carotene than eggplant, however, eggplant contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive.
- Endive has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, eggplant contains more Vitamin B6.
- Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to endive for fat. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:80:6 and for endive, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 66% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Endive and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in endive are made of 93% dietary fiber and 7% sugar, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both endive and eggplant are high in dietary fiber. Endive is very similar to eggplant for dietary fiber - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Endive and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and eggplant are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Endive has 195% more Vitamin C than eggplant - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 107 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 65 times more Vitamin K than eggplant - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Endive has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, eggplant contains more Vitamin B6. Both eggplant and endive contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Eggplant | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Endive is a great source of calcium and it has 478% more calcium than eggplant - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Endive has 261% more iron than eggplant - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and eggplant are high in potassium. Endive has 37% more potassium than eggplant - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg 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 eggplant per 100 grams, however, eggplant contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 1300 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both eggplant and endive contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Eggplant | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both eggplant and endive contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Eggplant | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.075 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does endive or eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does endive or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, endive and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in endive are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does endive or eggplant contain more potassium?
Both endive and eggplant are high in potassium. Endive has 40% more potassium than eggplant - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.