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Burdock root vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Burdock root and Summer squash

  • Burdock root has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Summer squash is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Summer squash covers your daily Vitamin C needs 16% more than Burdock root.
  • Summer squash contains 3 times less Fiber than Burdock root. Burdock root contains 3.3g of Fiber, while Summer squash contains 1.1g.

Food varieties used in this article are Burdock root, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
Burdock root
Burdock root
9
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Burdock root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Manganese +32.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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.
Burdock root
Burdock root
3
:
7
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
Burdock root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 20% 56% 18% 0% 4%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +87.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burdock root
Burdock root
3
:
2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +417.6%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Burdock root
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +417.6%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burdock root
Burdock root
2
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Burdock root
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burdock root Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 2.25g Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 1.21g Burdock root
Fats 0.15g 0.18g Summer squash
Carbs 17.34g 3.35g Burdock root
Calories 72kcal 16kcal Burdock root
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.9g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 3.3g 1.1g Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 15mg Burdock root
Iron 0.8mg 0.35mg Burdock root
Magnesium 38mg 17mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 51mg 38mg Burdock root
Potassium 308mg 262mg Burdock root
Sodium 5mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.33mg 0.29mg Burdock root
Copper 0.077mg 0.051mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.232mg 0.175mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Burdock root
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.12mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.155mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.218mg Burdock root
Folate 23µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.026mg 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.032mg 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.067mg 0.065mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.009mg 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.033mg 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.033mg 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.031mg 0.025mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.044g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.016g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.089g Summer squash

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burdock root Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Burdock root
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root
Burdock root is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.