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Shallot vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shallot and Burdock root

  • Burdock root contains less Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C than Shallot.
  • Burdock root contains 3 times less Sugar than Shallot. Shallot contains 7.87g of Sugar, while Burdock root contains 2.9g.

The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, 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.
Shallot
Shallot
7
:
3
Burdock root
Burdock root
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Potassium - 308
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Burdock root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +25.9%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Potassium - 308

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.
Shallot
Shallot
5
:
5
Burdock root
Burdock root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Shallot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
4
Burdock root
Burdock root
Contains more Protein +63.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Carbs - 17.34
Equal in Water - 80.09
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +63.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Carbs - 17.34
Equal in Water - 80.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
2
Burdock root
Burdock root
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Burdock root
21% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Burdock root Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 14.04g Burdock root
Protein 2.5g 1.53g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Burdock root
Carbs 16.8g 17.34g Burdock root
Calories 72kcal 72kcal
Sugar 7.87g 2.9g Burdock root
Fiber 3.2g 3.3g Burdock root
Calcium 37mg 41mg Burdock root
Iron 1.2mg 0.8mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 38mg Burdock root
Phosphorus 60mg 51mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 308mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 5mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.4mg 0.33mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.077mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.232mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.38mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 8mg 3mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.01mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg Burdock root
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.3mg Burdock root
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.321mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.24mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 23µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.6µg Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.006mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.026mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.03mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.032mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.067mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.009mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.033mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg 0.033mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg 0.031mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.025g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.059g Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Burdock root
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
15%
Shallot
11%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.