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Burdock root vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Burdock root and Arrowroot

  • Burdock root has more Fiber, while Arrowroot has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 79% higher.
  • Arrowroot contains 7 times less Calcium than Burdock root. Burdock root contains 41mg of Calcium, while Arrowroot contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Burdock root, raw and Arrowroot, 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.
Contains more Calcium +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Iron +177.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Iron +177.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +1369.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +1369.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +59.6%
Equal in Water - 80.75
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +59.6%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.9%
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.9%

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 Arrowroot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 12.09g Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 17.34g 13.39g Burdock root
Calories 72kcal 65kcal Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g Arrowroot
Fiber 3.3g 1.3g Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 6mg Burdock root
Iron 0.8mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 51mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 308mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 5mg 26mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.077mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.232mg 0.174mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 1.9mg Burdock root
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.292mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 23µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 1.6µg Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg Burdock root
Threonine 0.026mg Burdock root
Isoleucine 0.03mg Burdock root
Leucine 0.032mg Burdock root
Lysine 0.067mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.009mg Burdock root
Phenylalanine 0.033mg Burdock root
Valine 0.033mg Burdock root
Histidine 0.031mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.039g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.004g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burdock root Arrowroot
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
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.