Seaweed vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and burdock root different?
- Seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, burdock root is richer in vitamin B6 and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 54% higher.
- Seaweed contains 47 times more sodium than burdock root. While seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, burdock root contains only 5mg.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Burdock root, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +218.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +309.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +246.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +128.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4025% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +682.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
17.34 g
Water:
80.09 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +642.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.53g
~equal in
Water
~80.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +164.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 1.6µg | 54% |
| Folate | 180µg | 23µg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.8mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 38mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.24mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 41mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.33mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 308mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 17.34g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.025g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 72kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.232mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 1.53g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 11.7mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.222g)
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 ($)