Burdock root vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Burdock root and Seaweed different?
- Burdock root is higher in Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 54% higher.
- Burdock root contains 120 times more Vitamin B6 than Seaweed. While Burdock root contains 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, Seaweed contains only 0.002mg.
- Burdock root has less Sodium.
Burdock root, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +246.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +309.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +11900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +128.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4025% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +682.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +642.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.68g
~equal in
Water
~81.58g
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
0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +164.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 72kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 1.53g | 1.68g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.56g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3mg | |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 8.27g |
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| Carbs | 17.34g | 9.57g |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 121mg |
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| Calcium | 41mg | 168mg |
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| Potassium | 308mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.85mg |
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| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.33mg | 1.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 51mg | 42mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 233mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 116IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.87mg |
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| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 66µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 180µg |
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| Choline | 11.7mg | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.247g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.098g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.047g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.026mg | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.076mg |
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| Leucine | 0.032mg | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.082mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.025mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.033mg | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.024mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.222g)
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 ($)