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.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Endive (Endive, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, endive is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to kimchi for protein. Endive has a macronutrient ratio of 25:66:9 and for kimchi, 24:52:24 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Endive | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 52% |
| Fat | 9% | 24% |
| 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 |
Customize your serving size
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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.