Yam vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Yam and Burdock root?
- Burdock root has less Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Manganese than Yam.
- Yam's daily need coverage for Potassium is 11% higher.
- Yam has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Burdock root. Yam has 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, while Burdock root has 0.01mg.
- Yam contains less Sugar.
We used Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Burdock root, raw types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +117.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +303.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +43.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
17.34 g
Water:
80.09 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.53g
~equal in
Fats
~0.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
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 | -13.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +640% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.059g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 72kcal |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 1.53g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 14.04g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 17.34g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 41mg |
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| Potassium | 670mg | 308mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 51mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.232mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 16.2mg | 11.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.059g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.026mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.03mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0.032mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.033mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.031mg |
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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
15%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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