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Endive

Endive is a leafy vegetable eaten raw in salads or cooked as a side dish.

Endive — illustrative ingredient image

About Endive

Endive is a leafy vegetable in the chicory group, eaten raw in salads or cooked as a side dish. The name may refer to curly endive or, in some markets, blanched Belgian endive, so the exact form should be checked before comparison or substitution.

Raw leaves contribute crispness and a bitter edge. Endive may be sautéed, braised, roasted, or added to soups; cooking softens the leaves and can change the intensity of their bitterness.

Curly forms have narrow, frilled leaves, while other forms may have broader leaves and a compact, pale head. It may be sold as a head or loose leaves, and outer-leaf removal or cooking changes the edible portion and texture.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for endive

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English

Endive

English

Endive, crue

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English

Endive, fresh, raw

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English

Endive, raw

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English

Endive, rôtie/cuite au four

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English

raw endive

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Endive nutrition & diet

Endive nutritional value

Endive, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
17kcal
Protein
1.3g
Carbs
3.4g
Fat
0.2g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the crisp leaves as the edible portion, with roots and damaged outer leaves removed. Raw endive retains its fresh texture; cooking softens bitterness and changes the reference form. Dressings, oils, cheese, croutons, and salty sauces can substantially alter the dish’s overall nutrition.

Compare the right form: Match a reference for raw or cooked endive leaves, specifying trimmed edible leaves and excluding roots, wilted portions, and added dressing.

Diet considerations

Endive is a plant-derived leafy vegetable and is generally compatible with plant-based patterns in its plain form. Compatibility changes when served with cheese, meat, creamy dressings, breaded toppings, or stock. Its carbohydrate pattern depends on portion size and accompanying ingredients rather than the leaf alone.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Endive, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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