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Seaweed vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seaweed and Burdock root different?

  • Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Burdock root is richer in Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 54% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 47 times more Sodium than Burdock root. While Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, Burdock root contains only 5mg.

Seaweed, kelp, raw and Burdock root, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 27% 30% 26% 9% 22% 0.65% 30% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +309.8%
Contains more IronIron +256.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 0% 7.6% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 19% 55% 0% 4% 17% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4025%
Contains more FolateFolate +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~11.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +273.3%
Contains more OtherOther +642.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.2%
~equal in Protein ~1.53g
~equal in Water ~80.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +164.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Burdock root Opinion
Calories 43kcal 72kcal Burdock root
Protein 1.68g 1.53g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.15g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 3mg
Net carbs 8.27g 14.04g Burdock root
Carbs 9.57g 17.34g Burdock root
Magnesium 121mg 38mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 41mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 308mg Burdock root
Iron 2.85mg 0.8mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 2.9g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 3.3g Burdock root
Copper 0.13mg 0.077mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.33mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 51mg Burdock root
Sodium 233mg 5mg Burdock root
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.38mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.232mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.01mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.03mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.321mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.24mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 66µg 1.6µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 23µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 11.7mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.025g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.037g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.059g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.006mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.026mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.03mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg 0.032mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg 0.067mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.009mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.033mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg 0.033mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg 0.031mg Burdock root
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
34%
Seaweed
10%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.