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Potato wedges vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato wedges and Burdock root

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Burdock root have more Fiber.
  • Burdock root has 39 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Burdock root has 0.037g.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Calcium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Calcium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%

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 C +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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% 8% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 20% 56% 18% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.1%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Water +17.3%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +1366.7%
Contains more Carbs +47.1%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Water +17.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3821.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3821.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato wedges Burdock root
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Burdock root Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 14.04g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.53g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.15g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 17.34g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 72kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 2.9g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 3.3g Burdock root
Calcium 15mg 41mg Burdock root
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg Burdock root
Magnesium 19mg 38mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 87mg 51mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 308mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 5mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.37mg 0.33mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.077mg Burdock root
Manganese 0.232mg Burdock root
Selenium 0.7µg Burdock root
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 11.2mg 3mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.01mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.3mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.24mg Potato wedges
Folate 23µg Burdock root
Vitamin K 1.6µg Burdock root
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 0.55g 0.025g Burdock root
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.037g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.059g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
11%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.525g)
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.
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.