Borage vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are borage and butterbur different?
- Borage is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, butterbur is richer in potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for borage is 83% higher.
- Borage contains 33 times more iron than butterbur. While borage contains 3.3mg of iron, butterbur contains only 0.1mg.
Borage, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +271.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +341.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +361.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.3mg | 0.1mg | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 210µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 14mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 53mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 655mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 31.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.103mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 0.39g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.349mg | 0.274mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.096mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.211g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 14kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.06g | 3.61g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.06g | 3.61g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)