Can Russian Tortoises eat Endive?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Cichorium endivia
Safe
Staple — include freely
The Tortoise Table
Excellent low-oxalate leafy green widely available year-round. Good Ca:P ratio.
Safe
Staple — include freely
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Excellent low-oxalate leafy green widely available year-round. Good Ca:P ratio.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Staple — include freely. Available from most grocery stores when wild plants are scarce.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw endive
52mg
Calcium
28mg
Phosphorus
1.9:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
1.25g
Protein
3.1g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Cichorium endivia — safe. Good for use as a commercial salad base. Low in oxalate.
USDA databaseUSDA FoodData Central — Endive, raw (ID 169131)
Calcium 52 mg, Phosphorus 28 mg per 100 g. Ca:P ratio approximately 1.9:1.
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