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Burdock root vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Burdock root and Cardoon?

  • Burdock root is richer in Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Cardoon is richer in Copper, and Folate.
  • Cardoon's daily need coverage for Copper is 17% higher.
  • Burdock root has 2 times more Phosphorus than Cardoon. Burdock root has 51mg of Phosphorus, while Cardoon has 23mg.
  • Burdock root contains less Sodium.

We used Burdock root, raw and Cardoon, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +195.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +195.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +326%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +27%
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +326%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 2.47g Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 0.7g Burdock root
Fats 0.15g 0.1g Burdock root
Carbs 17.34g 4.07g Burdock root
Calories 72kcal 17kcal Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g Cardoon
Fiber 3.3g 1.6g Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.8mg 0.7mg Burdock root
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 51mg 23mg Burdock root
Potassium 308mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 5mg 170mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.17mg Burdock root
Copper 0.077mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.232mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Burdock root
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 2mg Burdock root
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.02mg Cardoon
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.116mg Burdock root
Folate 23µg 68µg Cardoon
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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.018g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.041g Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burdock root Cardoon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Burdock root
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
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 ($)
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.
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.