Escarole

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Endive is a leaf vegetable belonging to the genus Cichorium, which includes several similar bitter-leafed vegetables. Species include Cichorium endivia (also called endive), Cichorium pumilum (also called wild endive), and Cichorium intybus (also called common chicory). Common chicory includes types such as radicchio, puntarelle, and Belgian endive.

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W8MD's Ketometer rating scale zero to 10.

  • Lower the number, better it is on a keto or low carb diet
  • Net carbs is calculated by total carbohydrates minus fiber

Also see carb counter A variety of chicory or endive that has broad leaves and is used in salads.

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Belgian endive or Leaf chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) (Witlof, Brussels lof).svg
Escarole
Escarole


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NB:Carbohydrate, by difference(total carbs-fiber) is also called net carbs

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