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, vitamin A, 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
0.04 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 41.6µg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.14mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.189mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.091mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.141mg | 9% |
| Folate | 23µg | 52µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 1.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.34g | 3.88g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.978mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 20kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 202mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 5.6mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.53g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.274mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.7mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.026mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.032mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.033mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.049mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.