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Burdock root calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of burdock root contains 72 calories, with 1.5 g of protein, 17.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 3.3 g of fiber and 2.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 8% Carbs 90% Fat 2%
How burdock root compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burdock root | 72 kcal | 1.5 g | 17.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Chicory roots | 72 kcal | 1.4 g | 17.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Parsnips, cooked, boiled | 71 kcal | 1.3 g | 17 g | 0.3 g |
| Cream style yellow sweet corn, canned | 72 kcal | 1.7 g | 18.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Jerusalem artichoke | 73 kcal | 2 g | 17.4 g | 0 g |
Nutrition facts for burdock root
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Sugar | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in burdock root
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 51 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% |
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Calories in common burdock root servings
How many calories in a portion of burdock root — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 72 kcal | 2 g | 17 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (118 g) | 85 kcal | 2 g | 20 g | 0 g |
| 1 root (156 g) | 112 kcal | 2 g | 27 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in burdock root?
Burdock root has 72 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in burdock root?
Burdock root contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in burdock root?
Burdock root contains 2.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
How much fiber does burdock root have?
Burdock root has 3.3 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these burdock root calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169974 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
