Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Burdock Root VS Butterbur

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Burdock Root	8%	2%	90%
Butterbur	10%	2%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	Burdock Root	Butterbur	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.5% 102kcal	0.68% 20kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.22% 0.21g	0.058% 0.057g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.11% 0.035g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.18% 0.003g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.47% 0.079g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	19% 24.6g	3.94% 5.1g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	5.67% 4.1g	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	12.3% 4.68g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.87% 2.17g	0.99% 0.55g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Burdock Root	Butterbur	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.47% 4.25μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	1.2% 0.014mg	2.36% 0.028mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.27% 0.043mg	2.2% 0.028mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.66% 0.43mg	1.77% 0.28mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9.1% 0.46mg	0.91% 0.045mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	26% 0.34mg	10.5% 0.14mg	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	8.15% 32.6μg	3.54% 14μg	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	4.72% 4.25mg	49.6% 44.7mg	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	3.6% 0.54mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1.9% 2.27μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Burdock Root	Butterbur	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.8% 58mg	14.6% 146mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	12% 0.11mg	16.2% 0.15mg	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	14% 1.13mg	1.77% 0.14mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	13% 54mg	4.72% 20mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	14.3% 0.33mg	17% 0.39mg	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	10.3% 72.3mg	2.43% 17mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13% 437mg	27.3% 928mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	2.3% 1.28μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.47% 7.1mg	0.66% 9.92mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	2.06% 0.23mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.07% 114g	3.62% 134g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Burdock Root VS Butterbur per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Burdock Root vs Butterbur:

• 5 ounces of Burdock Root have 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 10 times more Vitamin B5, 2.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Butterbur.
• While 5 oz of Raw Butterbur contain 10.5 times more Vitamin C than Raw Burdock Root.
• 5 ounces of Butterbur have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B5
• Both Raw Burdock Root as well as Raw Butterbur have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Burdock Root vs Butterbur:

• 5 ounces of Burdock Root have 8 times more Iron, 2.7 times more Magnesium, 4.3 times more Phosphorus and 2.1 times more Zinc than Butterbur.
• While 5 oz of Raw Butterbur contain 2.5 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Copper and 2.1 times more Potassium than Raw Burdock Root.
• Both Burdock Root and Butterbur contain similar levels of Manganese and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Butterbur lack sufficient amounts of Iron, Phosphorus and Zinc
• Both Raw Burdock Root as well as Raw Butterbur lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Burdock Root have 5.1 times more Energy, 4.8 times more Carbohydrate and 3.9 times more Protein than Butterbur.
• 5 ounces of Butterbur provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein