Endive vs. Kimchi

Nutrition comparison of Endive and Kimchi


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of endive versus kimchi (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in endive and kimchi:

  • Endive has more beta-carotene than kimchi, however, kimchi contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive.
  • Endive has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and calcium.
  • Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Kimchi is a great source of iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of endive and kimchi is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Endive (Endive, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Endive and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.

Endive Kimchi
Protein 25% 24%
Carbohydrates 64% 51%
Fat 10% 25%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both endive and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in endive are made of 93% dietary fiber and 7% sugar, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.

dietary fiber

Endive is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 94% more dietary fiber than kimchi - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Endive and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Endive and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both endive and kimchi are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Endive has more Vitamin C than kimchi - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 20 times more Vitamin A than kimchi - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Endive and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Endive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 430% more Vitamin K than kimchi - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Endive has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Endive Kimchi
Thiamin 0.08 MG 0.01 MG
Riboflavin 0.075 MG 0.21 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 1.1 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.9 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.02 MG 0.213 MG
Folate 142 UG 52 UG

Minerals

calcium

Endive is a great source of calcium and it has 58% more calcium than kimchi - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 201% more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.

potassium

Endive is an excellent source of potassium and it has 108% more potassium than kimchi - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg 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 kimchi per 100 grams, however, kimchi contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive per 100 grams.

Endive Kimchi
beta-carotene 1300 UG 55 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 49 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than endive per 100 grams.

Endive Kimchi
alpha linoleic acid 0.013 G 0.137 G
Total 0.013 G 0.137 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both endive and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Endive Kimchi
linoleic acid 0.075 G 0.104 G
Total 0.075 G 0.104 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Endive (Endive, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .

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FAQ

Does endive or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?
Endive and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.

Does endive or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both endive and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in endive are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.

Does endive or kimchi contain more potassium?
Endive is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than kimchi - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.