Endives

Endives are a leaf vegetable belonging to the fruits and vegetables group, sold as raw Belgian endives. They carry a Nutri‑Score of A (‑5 points) and are classified as a minimally processed food (NOVA 1), reflecting their very low fat (0.2 g), sugars (1.72 g), saturated fat (0.05 g) and salt (0.06 g) per 100 g. While they provide virtually no calories (17 kcal) and a high share of vegetables (≈90 % of the fruit‑veg‑legume component), they are limited in protein and fiber, so they are best used as a complementary component of a balanced diet.