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Asparagus vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Asparagus and Burdock root

  • Asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Burdock root is higher in Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Asparagus covers your daily Vitamin K needs 33% more than Burdock root.
  • Burdock root contains 14 times less Vitamin B1 than Asparagus. Asparagus contains 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Burdock root contains 0.01mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Asparagus, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 27% 30% 26% 9% 22% 0.65% 30% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +167.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~51mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 0% 7.6% 0% 2.5% 6.9% 5.6% 19% 55% 0% 4% 17% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +346.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Burdock root Opinion
Calories 20kcal 72kcal Burdock root
Protein 2.2g 1.53g Asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.15g Burdock root
Vitamin C 5.6mg 3mg Asparagus
Net carbs 1.78g 14.04g Burdock root
Carbs 3.88g 17.34g Burdock root
Magnesium 14mg 38mg Burdock root
Calcium 24mg 41mg Burdock root
Potassium 202mg 308mg Burdock root
Iron 2.14mg 0.8mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 2.9g Asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 3.3g Burdock root
Copper 0.189mg 0.077mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.33mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 51mg Asparagus
Sodium 2mg 5mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 0IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.38mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.232mg Burdock root
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.01mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.03mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.3mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.321mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.24mg Burdock root
Vitamin K 41.6µg 1.6µg Asparagus
Folate 52µg 23µg Asparagus
Choline 16mg 11.7mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.025g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.059g Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.006mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.026mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.03mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.032mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.067mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.009mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.033mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.033mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.031mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Burdock root
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Asparagus
10%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.