Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Burdock Root VS Boiled Butterbur

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Burdock Root	8%	2%	90%
Boiled Butterbur	9%	2%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	Burdock Root	Boiled Butterbur	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	11.3% 327kcal	1.25% 36.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.7% 0.68g	0.094% 0.091g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.35% 0.11g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.57% 0.009g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.5% 0.25g	NA	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	7.54% 9.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	18% 13g	NA	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	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	12.4% 6.94g	1.86% 1.04g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Burdock Root	Boiled Butterbur	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.5% 4.54μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.78% 0.045mg	3.78% 0.045mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	10.5% 0.14mg	3.5% 0.045mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.5% 1.36mg	2.83% 0.45mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	29% 1.46mg	1.63% 0.082mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	83.7% 1.1mg	18% 0.24mg	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	4.54% 18μg	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	95% 85.7mg	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	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	6.05% 7.26μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Burdock Root	Boiled Butterbur	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	18.6% 186mg	26.8% 268mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	39% 0.35mg	29.7% 0.27mg	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	5.67% 0.45mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	41% 172mg	8.64% 36.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	45.8% 1.05mg	30.8% 0.71mg	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	4.54% 31.8mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	41% 1397mg	47.2% 1606mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.77% 3.18μg	7.42% 4.1μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.5% 22.7mg	1.2% 18mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	13.6% 1.5mg	3.7% 0.41mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.8% 363g	12% 439g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Burdock Root VS Boiled Butterbur per 1 lb

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

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

• 1 pound of Burdock Root has 3 times more Vitamin B2, 17.8 times more Vitamin B5, 4.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 5.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled Butterbur.
• While 1 lb of Boiled and Drained Butterbur contains 6.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Burdock Root.
• 1 pound of Boiled Butterbur have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
• Both Raw Burdock Root as well as Boiled and Drained Butterbur have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Burdock Root vs Boiled Butterbur:

• 1 pound of Burdock Root has 1.3 times more Copper, 8 times more Iron, 4.8 times more Magnesium, 1.5 times more Manganese, 7.3 times more Phosphorus and 3.7 times more Zinc than Boiled Butterbur.
• While 1 lb of Boiled and Drained Butterbur contains 1.4 times more Calcium than Raw Burdock Root.
• Both Burdock Root and Boiled Butterbur contain similar levels of Potassium and Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Boiled Butterbur lack sufficient amounts of Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Zinc
• Both Raw Burdock Root as well as Boiled and Drained Butterbur lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Burdock Root has 9 times more Energy, 8 times more Carbohydrate and 6.7 times more Protein than Boiled Butterbur.
• 1 pound of Boiled Butterbur provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein