Endive vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, saffron is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Endive 17
Spices 310
Protein (g)
Endive 1.25
Spices 11.4
Carbs (g)
Endive 3.35
Spices 65.4
Fat (g)
Endive 0.200
Spices 5.85
Fiber (g)
Endive 3.10
Spices 3.90
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, saffron — 11.4g vs 1.25g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Endive, raw — 17 vs 310 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, saffron scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Endive | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 17 kcal | 310 kcal | -95% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 93.8 g | 11.9 g | +688% |
| Protein | 1.25 g | 11.4 g | -89% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.200 g | 5.85 g | -97% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.35 g | 65.4 g | -95% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.10 g | 3.90 g | -21% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.048 g | 1.59 g | -97% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.004 g | 0.429 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.50 mg | 80.8 mg | -92% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.080 mg | 0.115 mg | -30% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.075 mg | 0.267 mg | -72% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.400 mg | 1.46 mg | -73% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.900 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.020 mg | 1.01 mg | -98% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 142 ug | 93.0 ug | +53% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 16.8 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 108 ug | 27.0 ug | +300% |
| Carotene, beta | 1300 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.440 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 52.0 mg | 111 mg | -53% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.830 mg | 11.1 mg | -93% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15.0 mg | 264 mg | -94% |
| Phosphorus, P | 28.0 mg | 252 mg | -89% |
| Potassium, K | 314 mg | 1724 mg | -82% |
| Sodium, Na | 22.0 mg | 148 mg | -85% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.790 mg | 1.09 mg | -28% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.099 mg | 0.328 mg | -70% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.420 mg | 28.4 mg | -99% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.200 ug | 5.60 ug | -96% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 71.0 kj | 1298 kj | -95% |
| Ash | 1.41 g | 5.45 g | -74% |
| Total Sugars | 0.250 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 142 ug | 93.0 ug | +53% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 142 ug | 93.0 ug | +53% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2167 IU | 530 IU | +309% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 231 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.006 g | -50% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.041 g | 1.16 g | -96% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.247 g | -99% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.004 g | 0.390 g | -99% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.087 g | 2.07 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.075 g | 0.754 g | -90% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.013 g | 1.24 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.013 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.005 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.050 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.072 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.098 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.063 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.014 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.010 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.053 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.040 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.063 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.062 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.023 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.062 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.130 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.166 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.058 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.059 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.049 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Apigenin | 0 mg | — | |
| Luteolin | 0 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 10.1 mg | 205 mg | -95% |
| Myricetin | 0 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 0 mg | — | |
| Flavonoids | |||
| (-)-Epicatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epicatechin 3-gallate | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin 3-gallate | 0 mg | — | |
| (+)-Catechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (+)-Gallocatechin | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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