Burdock root vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between burdock root and taro
- Burdock root has less vitamin E, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Taro's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 13% more.
- Burdock root has 7 times more sugar than taro. Burdock root has 2.9g of sugar, while taro has 0.4g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Burdock root, raw and Taro, 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 | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +526.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.9% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.8% |
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Protein
~1.5g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.7% |
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 E | 0.38mg | 2.38mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.172mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 591mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.095mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.232mg | 0.383mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 84mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 4.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.283mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.34g | 26.46g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 4.5mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.7mg | 17.3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 41mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.9g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Folate | 23µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.026mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.032mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.033mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.033mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
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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%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 vitamins?
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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.