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Burdock root vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Burdock root and Asparagus

  • Burdock root has more Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Asparagus covers your daily Vitamin K needs 33% more than Burdock root.
  • Asparagus contains 3 times less Magnesium than Burdock root. Burdock root contains 38mg of Magnesium, while Asparagus contains 14mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Burdock root, raw and Asparagus, 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.
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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.8%
Contains more IronIron +167.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~52mg

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%
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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.8%
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +346.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%

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
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Asparagus Opinion
Calories 72kcal 20kcal Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 2.2g Asparagus
Fats 0.15g 0.12g Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 5.6mg Asparagus
Net carbs 14.04g 1.78g Burdock root
Carbs 17.34g 3.88g Burdock root
Magnesium 38mg 14mg Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 24mg Burdock root
Potassium 308mg 202mg Burdock root
Iron 0.8mg 2.14mg Asparagus
Sugar 2.9g 1.88g Asparagus
Fiber 3.3g 2.1g Burdock root
Copper 0.077mg 0.189mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.33mg 0.54mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 51mg 52mg Asparagus
Sodium 5mg 2mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.232mg 0.158mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.143mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.141mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.978mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.274mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.091mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 1.6µg 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 23µg 52µg Asparagus
Choline 11.7mg 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.04g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.05g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.026mg 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.032mg 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.067mg 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.009mg 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.033mg 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.033mg 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.031mg 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burdock root Asparagus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Burdock root
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus 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 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.

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.