Endive vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Endive and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
endive
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in endive and red bell pepper:
- Both endive and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Endive is a great source of calcium.
- Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Red bell pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, endive contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Endive (Endive, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, endive is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Endive has a macronutrient ratio of 25:66:9 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Endive | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 25% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 78% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Endive and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in endive are made of 93% dietary fiber and 7% sugar, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both endive and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Endive has 48% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Endive and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 18 times more Vitamin C than endive - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both endive and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin A. Red bell pepper has 45% more Vitamin A than endive - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 46 times more Vitamin K than red bell pepper - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, endive contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both endive and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Endive | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.075 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 142 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Endive is a great source of calcium and it has 643% more calcium than red bell pepper - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Endive and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Endive has 49% more potassium than red bell pepper - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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 red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more luteolin and quercetin than endive per 100 grams.
| Endive | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 10.1 mg | 0.02 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.61 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.23 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, both endive and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Endive | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1300 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than endive per 100 grams.
| Endive | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both endive and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Endive | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Endive (Endive, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does endive or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does endive or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, endive and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in endive are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does endive or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both endive and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Endive has 50% more potassium than red bell pepper - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.