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Butterbur vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butterbur and Salsify

  • Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Calcium, yet Salsify is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Butterbur is 30% higher.
  • Butterbur contains 2 times more Potassium than Salsify. Butterbur contains 655mg of Potassium, while Salsify contains 283mg.

Food types used in this article are Butterbur, (fuki), raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Calcium +119.1%
Contains more Potassium +131.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Copper +47.1%
Contains more Manganese +30.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Calcium +119.1%
Contains more Potassium +131.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Copper +47.1%
Contains more Manganese +30.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +97.3%
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +325%
Contains more Carbs +325.5%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +97.3%
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +325%
Contains more Carbs +325.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterbur Salsify
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 0.39g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.04g 0.17g Salsify
Carbs 3.61g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 14kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g Butterbur
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 103mg 47mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.55mg Salsify
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Salsify
Phosphorus 12mg 56mg Salsify
Potassium 655mg 283mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 16mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.3mg Salsify
Copper 0.103mg 0.07mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.21mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 31.5mg 4.6mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.392mg Salsify
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 10µg 15µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Salsify
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur Salsify
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
13%
Butterbur
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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 ($)
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/nutrients
  2. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.