Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Burdock root, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 32/100
How many beneficial nutrients Burdock root, raw 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, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
90% from carbs
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Carbs 90%17.3 g per serving
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Fat 2%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 8%1.5 g per serving
What Burdock root, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
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 | 17.3 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| 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 | 56.0 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 | 25.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 37.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 56.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.5 g | |
| Histidine | 31.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 30.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 32.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 67.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 9.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 33.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 26.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 6.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 33.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 25.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 105.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 177.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 6.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 157.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 31.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 52.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 25.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 18.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 3.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 23.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | |
| Choline | 11.7 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.2 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 41.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 38.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 51.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 308.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 5.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.9 g | — |
About Burdock root, raw
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, raw?
There are 72 calories in 100 g of Burdock root, raw, or about 112 calories in 1 root (156 g).
How much protein is in Burdock root, raw?
Burdock root, raw contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Burdock root, raw?
Burdock root, raw has 17.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Burdock root, raw?
Burdock root, raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Burdock root, raw a good source of?
Burdock root, raw is a good source of Vitamin B6, Dietary Fiber and Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
