Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces 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	4.93% 143kcal	0.55% 16kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.31% 0.3g	0.041% 0.04g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.05g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.25% 0.004g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.65% 0.11g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	26.5% 34.4g	3.3% 4.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.94% 5.75g	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	17.2% 6.55g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.42% 3.04g	0.82% 0.46g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Burdock Root	Boiled Butterbur	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.22% 2μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	1.65% 0.02mg	1.65% 0.02mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.58% 0.06mg	1.53% 0.02mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.72% 0.6mg	1.24% 0.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	12.7% 0.64mg	0.71% 0.036mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	36.6% 0.48mg	7.94% 0.1mg	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	11.4% 45.6μg	2% 7.94μg	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	6.6% 5.95mg	41.7% 37.5mg	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	5.03% 0.75mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.65% 3.18μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Burdock Root	Boiled Butterbur	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	8.14% 81.4mg	11.7% 117mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	17% 0.15mg	13% 0.12mg	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	20% 1.6mg	2.5% 0.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	18% 75.4mg	3.78% 16mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	20% 0.46mg	13.5% 0.31mg	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	14.5% 101mg	2% 14mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	18% 611mg	20.7% 703mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.53% 1.4μg	3.25% 1.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.66% 9.92mg	0.53% 7.94mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.95% 0.65mg	1.62% 0.18mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.3% 159g	5.2% 192g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Burdock Root VS Boiled Butterbur per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Burdock Root versus 7 oz of Boiled Butterbur to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Burdock Root vs Boiled Butterbur:

• 7 ounces of Burdock Root have 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 7 oz of Boiled and Drained Butterbur contain 6.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Burdock Root.
• 7 ounces 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 seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Burdock Root vs Boiled Butterbur:

• 7 ounces of Burdock Root have 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 7 oz of Boiled and Drained Butterbur contain 1.4 times more Calcium than Raw Burdock Root.
• Both Burdock Root and Boiled Butterbur contain similar levels of Potassium and Water per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces 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 seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Burdock Root have 9 times more Energy, 8 times more Carbohydrate and 6.7 times more Protein than Boiled Butterbur.
• 7 ounces of Boiled Butterbur provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein