Burdock root vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between burdock root and chicory
- Chicory has less vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, and manganese.
- Burdock root covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 15% more than chicory.
- Chicory contains 4 times less magnesium than burdock root. Burdock root contains 38mg of magnesium, while chicory contains 10mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Burdock root, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +132% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +520% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
17.34 g
Water:
80.09 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +333.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.1% |
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Saturated fat
~0.024g
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.042mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.24mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.062mg | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.145mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.34g | 4g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 17kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 211mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.7mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 2.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.026mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.032mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.033mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burdock root 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)