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Burdock root vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Burdock root and Brussels sprout

  • Burdock root has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 146% more.
  • Burdock root has 2 times more Magnesium than Brussels sprout. Burdock root has 38mg of Magnesium, while Brussels sprout has 23mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Burdock root, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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
3
:
7
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +45.3%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Equal in Calcium - 42
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Burdock root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +45.3%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Equal in Calcium - 42
Equal in Copper - 0.07

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
2
:
8
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10962.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Folate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10962.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burdock root
Burdock root
1
:
4
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Carbs +93.7%
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Water - 86
Burdock root
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Carbs +93.7%
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burdock root
Burdock root
2
:
1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259222%
Burdock root
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259222%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 5.15g Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 17.34g 8.95g Burdock root
Calories 72kcal 43kcal Burdock root
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.9g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.3g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 41mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.8mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 51mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 308mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 5mg 25mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.077mg 0.07mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.232mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 3mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.309mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.219mg Burdock root
Folate 23µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 1.6µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.026mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.032mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.067mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.009mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.033mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.033mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.031mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.062g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.023g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burdock root Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.