Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Burdock Root VS Boiled Brussels Sprouts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Burdock Root	8%	2%	90%
Boiled Brussels Sprouts	24%	10%	66%

Macro Nutrients

	Burdock Root	Boiled Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	11.3% 327kcal	5.63% 163kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.7% 0.68g	2.34% 2.27g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.35% 0.11g	1.45% 0.46g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.57% 0.009g	49% 0.78g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.5% 0.25g	2.1% 0.36g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	60.5% 78.7g	24.8% 32.2g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	18% 13g	11% 7.9g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	39.4% 15g	31% 11.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	12.4% 6.94g	20.7% 11.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Burdock Root	Boiled Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	19.7% 177μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.78% 0.045mg	40.4% 0.49mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	10.5% 0.14mg	28% 0.36mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.5% 1.36mg	17.2% 2.75mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	29% 1.46mg	23% 1.14mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	83.7% 1.1mg	62% 0.81mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	26% 104μg	68% 272μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	15% 13.6mg	312% 281mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	11.5% 1.72mg	13% 1.95mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	6.05% 7.26μg	530% 636μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Burdock Root	Boiled Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	18.6% 186mg	16.3% 163mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	39% 0.35mg	42% 0.38mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	45.4% 3.63mg	68% 5.44mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	41% 172mg	21.6% 91mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	45.8% 1.05mg	44.8% 1.03mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	33% 231mg	36.3% 254mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	41% 1397mg	42.3% 1438mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.77% 3.18μg	12.4% 6.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.5% 22.7mg	6.35% 95mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	13.6% 1.5mg	13.6% 1.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.8% 363g	11% 403g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Burdock Root VS Boiled Brussels Sprouts per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Burdock Root versus 1 lb of Boiled Brussels Sprouts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Burdock Root vs Boiled Brussels Sprouts:

• 1 pound of Burdock Root has 1.3 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Boiled Brussels Sprouts.
• While 1 lb of Boiled and Drained Brussels Sprouts contains more Vitamin A, 10.7 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3, 2.6 times more Vitamin B9, 20.7 times more Vitamin C and 87.7 times more Vitamin K than Raw Burdock Root.
• Both Burdock Root and Boiled Brussels Sprouts provide similar amounts of Vitamin E per one pound.
• 1 pound of Burdock Root have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin K
• Both Raw Burdock Root as well as Boiled and Drained Brussels Sprouts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Burdock Root vs Boiled Brussels Sprouts:

• 1 pound of Burdock Root has 1.9 times more Magnesium than Boiled Brussels Sprouts.
• While 1 lb of Boiled and Drained Brussels Sprouts contains 1.5 times more Iron and 2.1 times more Selenium than Raw Burdock Root.
• Both Burdock Root and Boiled Brussels Sprouts contain similar levels of Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Burdock Root lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Burdock Root has 2 times more Energy, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate, 1.7 times more Sugars and 1.3 times more Fiber than Boiled Brussels Sprouts.
• While 1 lb of Boiled and Drained Brussels Sprouts contains 86.5 times more Omega 3 and 1.7 times more Protein than Raw Burdock Root.
• 1 pound of Burdock Root provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• 1 pound of Boiled Brussels Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Raw Burdock Root as well as Boiled and Drained Brussels Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in one pound.