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Burdock root vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Burdock root and Chinese cabbage

  • Burdock root has more Fiber, and Copper, however, Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 47% more than Burdock root.
  • Chinese cabbage has 4 times less Copper than Burdock root. Burdock root has 0.077mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.
  • Chinese cabbage contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Burdock root, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Burdock root
Burdock root
8
:
1
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.9%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +156.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Burdock root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Chinese cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +45.9%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +156.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.8

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Burdock root
Burdock root
3
:
7
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +187%
Contains more Vitamin K +2743.8%
Burdock root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 20% 56% 18% 0% 4%
Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin E +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +187%
Contains more Vitamin K +2743.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burdock root
Burdock root
3
:
2
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Carbs +695.4%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
Burdock root
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Chinese cabbage
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +695.4%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Protein - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burdock root
Burdock root
2
:
1
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
Burdock root
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Chinese cabbage
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +146.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burdock root Chinese cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 1.18g Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 1.5g Burdock root
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Carbs 17.34g 2.18g Burdock root
Calories 72kcal 13kcal Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 3.3g 1g Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.8mg
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 51mg 37mg Burdock root
Potassium 308mg 252mg Burdock root
Sodium 5mg 65mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.19mg Burdock root
Copper 0.077mg 0.021mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.232mg 0.159mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Burdock root
Vitamin A 0IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.09mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.088mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.194mg Burdock root
Folate 23µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.026mg 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.032mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.067mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg 0.009mg
Phenylalanine 0.033mg 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.033mg 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.031mg 0.026mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.027g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.015g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burdock root Chinese cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Burdock root
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root
Burdock root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.