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Dandelion greens vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dandelion greens and Burdock root

  • Burdock root contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Copper than Dandelion greens.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 647% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Burdock root, 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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
7
:
3
Burdock root
Burdock root
Contains more Calcium +356.1%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +24.2%
Contains more Copper +122.1%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Burdock root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Contains more Calcium +356.1%
Contains more Iron +287.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +24.2%
Contains more Copper +122.1%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
9
:
1
Burdock root
Burdock root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +48550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24
Dandelion greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +48550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Burdock root
Burdock root
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +102.2%
Contains more Carbs +88.5%
Equal in Water - 80.09
Dandelion greens
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Burdock root
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +102.2%
Contains more Carbs +88.5%
Equal in Water - 80.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
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:
2
Burdock root
Burdock root
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Burdock root
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Burdock root Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 14.04g Burdock root
Protein 2.7g 1.53g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.15g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 17.34g Burdock root
Calories 45kcal 72kcal Burdock root
Sugar 0.71g 2.9g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 3.3g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 41mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.8mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 38mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 66mg 51mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 308mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 5mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.41mg 0.33mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.077mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.232mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Burdock root
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.38mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 3mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.01mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.03mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.3mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.321mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.24mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 23µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 1.6µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.006mg Burdock root
Threonine 0.026mg Burdock root
Isoleucine 0.03mg Burdock root
Leucine 0.032mg Burdock root
Lysine 0.067mg Burdock root
Methionine 0.009mg Burdock root
Phenylalanine 0.033mg Burdock root
Valine 0.033mg Burdock root
Histidine 0.031mg Burdock root
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.025g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.059g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Burdock root
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
246%
Dandelion greens
11%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.145g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/nutrients
  2. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.