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Burdock root vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Burdock root and Broccoli

  • Burdock root contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5 than Broccoli.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 96% higher.
  • Broccoli has 2 times less Magnesium than Burdock root. Burdock root has 38mg of Magnesium, while Broccoli has 21mg.

Food types used in this article are Burdock root, raw and Broccoli, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
~equal in Potassium ~316mg
~equal in Iron ~0.73mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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% 0% 7.6% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 19% 55% 0% 4% 17% 6.4%
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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2873.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6250%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.3%
Contains more FatsFats +146.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
~equal in Other ~0.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +236.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Broccoli Opinion
Calories 72kcal 34kcal Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.15g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 3mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 14.04g 4.04g Burdock root
Carbs 17.34g 6.64g Burdock root
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 308mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.8mg 0.73mg Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 3.3g 2.6g Burdock root
Copper 0.077mg 0.049mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 51mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 5mg 33mg Burdock root
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.232mg 0.21mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.175mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 1.6µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 23µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 11.7mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.039g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.011g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.038g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.026mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.032mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.067mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.009mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.033mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.033mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.031mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burdock root Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Burdock root
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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 is richer in minerals?
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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.