Endive vs. Napa Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Endive and Cooked Napa Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
endive
versus
cooked
napa cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in endive and napa cabbage:
- Endive has more beta-carotene than napa cabbage, however, napa cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than endive.
- Endive has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Endive (Endive, raw) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and napa cabbage has 12 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, endive is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to napa cabbage for fat. Endive has a macronutrient ratio of 25:66:9 and for napa cabbage, 29:59:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Endive | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 59% |
| Fat | 9% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both endive and napa cabbage are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Endive is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than napa cabbage - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Endive and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Endive and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and napa cabbage are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Endive has 103% more Vitamin C than napa cabbage - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and napa cabbage has 3.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 731% more Vitamin A than napa cabbage - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive has more Vitamin E than napa cabbage - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than napa cabbage - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Endive has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both endive and napa cabbage contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Endive | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.075 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 142 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Endive is a great source of calcium and it has 79% more calcium than napa cabbage - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Endive and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron.
potassium
Endive is an excellent source of potassium and it has 261% more potassium than napa cabbage - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and napa cabbage has 87mg 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 napa cabbage per 100 grams, however, napa cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than endive per 100 grams.
| Endive | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1300 UG | 133 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 49 UG |
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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Endive or Napa Cabbage .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Endive (Endive, raw) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does endive or napa cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and napa cabbage has 12 calories.
Does endive or napa cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both endive and napa cabbage are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
Does endive or napa cabbage contain more potassium?
Endive is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than napa cabbage - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium.