Burdock root vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are burdock root and cucumber different?
- Burdock root is higher in vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, iron, and magnesium; however, cucumber is richer in vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for burdock root is 15% higher.
- Burdock root contains 7 times more fiber than cucumber. While burdock root contains 3.3g of fiber, cucumber contains only 0.5g.
Burdock root, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +156.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +193.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| 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 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +206.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +925% |
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:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +377.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.032 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +640% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.4% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.04mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 16.4µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0.5g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.34g | 3.63g | 5% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 147mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 15kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 0.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.259mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.7mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 2.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.026mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.032mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.033mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root 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 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.