Group
leaf
Edible parts
Leaves, boiled and drained
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 63 kJ / 15 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.15 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.07 g | 1% |
| Natural sugars | 0.23 g | <1% |
| Fat | 0.18 g | <1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 2.8 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.01 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 94 µg RAE | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 212 µg | 283% |
| Folate | 78 µg | 39% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.83 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | — |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.72 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 245 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.69 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.39 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 22 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | <1% |
| Sodium | 19 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added (USDA FDC SR Legacy 168413). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Boiled and drained, no salt added. Usually prepared before eating. Per 100 g figures match this catalogue row.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Escarole, boiled (Cichorium endivia) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leaf. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves, boiled and drained.