Burdock · Arctium lappa

Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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88 kcal Calories

2.1 g Protein

21.2 g Carbs

0.1 g Fat

Good nutrient density 30/100

How many beneficial nutrients Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

88 kcal / serving

90% from carbs

Carbs 90%

21.2 g per serving
Fat 1%

0.1 g per serving
Protein 9%

2.1 g per serving

What Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.

Vitamin B616% Manganese12% Copper10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	21.2 g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.8 g	6%
Total Sugars	3.6 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.1 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	2.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	52.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	23.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	35.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	52.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	2.1 g	4%
Histidine	42.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	41.0 mg	—
Leucine	44.0 mg	—
Lysine	92.0 mg	—
Methionine	12.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	45.0 mg	—
Threonine	35.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	8.0 mg	—
Valine	46.0 mg	—
Alanine	34.0 mg	—
Arginine	144.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	242.0 mg	—
Cystine	8.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	215.0 mg	—
Glycine	42.0 mg	—
Proline	71.0 mg	—
Serine	34.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	24.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	2.6 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin K	2.0 mcg	2%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	16%
Folate (B9)	20.0 mcg	5%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.4 mg	7%
Choline	14.3 mg	3%
Betaine	0.2 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	49.0 mg	4%
Iron	0.8 mg	4%
Magnesium	39.0 mg	9%
Phosphorus	93.0 mg	7%
Potassium	360.0 mg	8%
Sodium	4.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Manganese	0.3 mg	12%
Selenium	0.9 mcg	2%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	1.0 g	—

About Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Burdock (Arctium lappa), known as gobo in Japan, is a long, slender root vegetable prized across East Asian cooking for its earthy, sweet, slightly nutty flavor and satisfying crunch. The dark, fibrous taproot can grow several feet long and is dug before the plant's bristly seed burrs form, the very burrs that famously inspired a Swiss engineer to invent Velcro after finding them clinging to his dog.

Burdock is most popular in Japanese and Korean kitchens, shredded and stir-fried with carrot in the sweet-savory classic kinpira gobo, simmered in soups and hot pots, or pickled, and the dried root is also roasted into a caffeine-free tea and brewed into the old-fashioned dandelion-and-burdock drink. It is low in calories and a good source of fiber, including the prebiotic inulin that feeds healthy gut bacteria, plus antioxidants, and it carries a long history in herbal medicine and macrobiotic cooking.

The cut flesh browns quickly, so scrub the root well, peel it, and drop the pieces straight into cold water. Wrapped in a damp towel, fresh burdock keeps in the refrigerator for a week or so.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

There are 88 calories in 100 g of Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, or about 146 calories in 1 root (166 g).

How much protein is in Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 21.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt a good source of?

Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a good source of Vitamin B6, Manganese and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.