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Burdock root vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Burdock root and Edamame?

  • Burdock root is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Edamame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 72% higher.
  • Burdock root has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Edamame. Burdock root has 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, while Edamame has 0.1mg.

We used Burdock root, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
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 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more IronIron +183.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +341.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%

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.
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%
Edamame
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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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1568.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1252.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.2%
~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
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +678.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3366.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36%
~equal in Water ~72.77g

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
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3364.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3554.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Edamame Opinion
Calories 72kcal 121kcal Edamame
Protein 1.53g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.15g 5.2g Edamame
Vitamin C 3mg 6.1mg Edamame
Net carbs 14.04g 3.71g Burdock root
Carbs 17.34g 8.91g Burdock root
Magnesium 38mg 64mg Edamame
Calcium 41mg 63mg Edamame
Potassium 308mg 436mg Edamame
Iron 0.8mg 2.27mg Edamame
Sugar 2.9g 2.18g Edamame
Fiber 3.3g 5.2g Edamame
Copper 0.077mg 0.345mg Edamame
Zinc 0.33mg 1.37mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 51mg 169mg Edamame
Sodium 5mg 6mg Burdock root
Vitamin A 0IU 298IU Edamame
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 0.232mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.915mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.1mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 1.6µg 26.7µg Edamame
Folate 23µg 311µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Burdock root
Choline 11.7mg 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.62g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 2.156g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.026mg 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.032mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.067mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.009mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.033mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.033mg 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.031mg 0.267mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burdock root Edamame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Burdock root
41%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.595g)
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 ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.