Endive vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Endive and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
endive
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in endive and scallion:
- Both endive and scallion are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Endive has more beta-carotene than scallion, however, scallion contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive.
- Endive has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, scallion contains more Vitamin B6.
- Endive is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Endive (Endive, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
| Endive | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 64% | 76% |
| Fat | 10% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Endive and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both endive and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Endive has 19% more dietary fiber than scallion - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Endive and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and scallion are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 189% more Vitamin C than endive - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Endive is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 116% more Vitamin A than scallion - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both endive and scallion are high in Vitamin K. Endive has 12% more Vitamin K than scallion - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Endive has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, scallion contains more Vitamin B6. Both endive and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Endive | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.075 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 142 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both endive and scallion are high in calcium. Scallion has 38% more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 78% more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and scallion are high in potassium. Endive has 14% more potassium than scallion - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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 scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more quercetin than endive per 100 grams.
| Endive | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 10.1 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 10.68 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, endive has more beta-carotene than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than endive per 100 grams.
| Endive | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1300 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, endive has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Endive | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both endive and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Endive | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.07 G |
Customize your serving size
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.
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FAQ
Does endive or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does endive or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, endive and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does endive or scallion contain more calcium?
Both endive and scallion are high in calcium. Scallion has 40% more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does endive or scallion contain more potassium?
Both endive and scallion are high in potassium. Endive has 10% more potassium than scallion - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.