Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Burdock Root VS Brussels Sprouts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Burdock Root	9%	1%	90%
Brussels Sprouts	26%	5%	69%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Burdock Root	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.3% 125kcal	2.1% 61kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.2% 0.2g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.1% 0.033g	0.27% 0.088g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.18% 0.003g	8.77% 0.14g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.43% 0.074g	0.38% 0.064g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	23% 30g	9.76% 12.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.94% 5.03g	4.3% 3.1g	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	1.8% 1.3g	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	% 1.15g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.65g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	6.7% 2.55g	14% 5.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.3% 2.96g	8.56% 4.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Burdock Root	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	6% 54μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.6% 0.055mg	16.4% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.32% 0.082mg	9.8% 0.13mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.83% 0.45mg	6.6% 1.06mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10% 0.5mg	8.76% 0.44mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	30.4% 0.4mg	24% 0.31mg	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	7.1% 28.3μg	21.6% 86.5μg	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	4.1% 3.7mg	134% 120mg	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	4.35% 0.65mg	8.3% 1.25mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.36% 2.83μg	209% 251μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Burdock Root	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.95% 69.5mg	5.95% 59.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	14% 0.13mg	11% 0.099mg	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	13.6% 1.1mg	25% 2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	13% 55.3mg	7.76% 32.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	16.6% 0.38mg	20.8% 0.48mg	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	19% 132mg	14% 98mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	15% 510mg	16.2% 551mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.3% 1.28μg	4.12% 2.27μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.38% 5.67mg	2.36% 35.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.9% 0.54mg	5.4% 0.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.9% 107g	3.3% 122g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Burdock Root VS Brussels Sprouts per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Boiled Burdock Root versus 5 oz of Brussels Sprouts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Burdock Root vs Brussels Sprouts:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Burdock Root have 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 5 oz of Raw Brussels Sprouts contain more Vitamin A, 3.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.6 times more Vitamin B2, 2.3 times more Vitamin B3, 3.1 times more Vitamin B9, 32.7 times more Vitamin C, 1.9 times more Vitamin E and 88.5 times more Vitamin K than Boiled and Drained Burdock Root.
• Both Boiled Burdock Root and Brussels Sprouts provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Burdock Root have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin K
• Both Boiled and Drained Burdock Root as well as Raw Brussels Sprouts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Burdock Root vs Brussels Sprouts:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Burdock Root have 1.3 times more Copper, 1.7 times more Magnesium and 1.3 times more Phosphorus than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 5 oz of Raw Brussels Sprouts contain 1.8 times more Iron and 1.8 times more Selenium than Boiled and Drained Burdock Root.
• Both Boiled Burdock Root and Brussels Sprouts contain similar levels of Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, Zinc and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Burdock Root lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Burdock Root have 2 times more Energy, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Sugars than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 5 oz of Raw Brussels Sprouts contain 49.5 times more Omega 3, 2.1 times more Fiber and 1.6 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Burdock Root.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Burdock Root provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• 5 ounces of Brussels Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Boiled and Drained Burdock Root as well as Raw Brussels Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.