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Burdock root vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Burdock root and Russet potato

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C in Russet potato is higher than in Burdock root.
  • Russet potato has 3 times less Sugar than Burdock root. Burdock root has 2.9g of Sugar, while Russet potato has 1.08g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Burdock root, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +349.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +13%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.2%
~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
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +51.7%
~equal in Water ~74.45g

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
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1133.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.054g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Russet potato Opinion
Calories 72kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 1.53g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.13g Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Net carbs 14.04g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 17.34g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 18mg Burdock root
Potassium 308mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 0.8mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Sugar 2.9g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 3.3g 2.3g Burdock root
Copper 0.077mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.33mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 51mg 71mg Russet potato
Sodium 5mg 14mg Burdock root
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.07mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.232mg 0.228mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Burdock root
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2µg Russet potato
Folate 23µg 26µg Russet potato
Choline 11.7mg 15mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.032g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.003g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.054g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.026mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.032mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.067mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.009mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.033mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.033mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.031mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burdock root Russet potato
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
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.