Burdock root vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are burdock root and potatoes different?
- Potatoes are higher than burdock root in vitamin C, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Burdock root contains 3 times more calcium than potatoes. Burdock root contains 41mg of calcium, while potatoes contain 15mg.
- Potatoes are lower in sugar.
Burdock root, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh, and skin, without salt types were 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 | +35.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +173.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.5% |
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:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.4% |
~equal in
Water
~74.89g
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
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1133.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.057g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 308mg | 535mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.27g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 9.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.41mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.311mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.376mg | 1% |
| Folate | 23µg | 28µg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.7mg | 14.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 93kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.219mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.34g | 21.15g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 18.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.026mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.032mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.033mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.34g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.