
Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 root · 166 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.5g9% of calories
- Carbs35g90% of calories
- Fat0.2g1% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 root, 166 g) has 146 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (90% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B6 (36% DV) and phosphorus (22% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin B636%
- Phosphorus22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Iron16%
- Potassium13%
- Magnesium15%
- Copper16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 root (166 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) | 33 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 24 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 81 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 154 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)88
- Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)88
- Wang Korea Seasoned Burdock80
- Burdock root (raw)72
- Unknown Burdock & Carrots54
Similar foods
112 calBurdock root (raw)1 root−34 cal
146 calBurdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 rootsame cal- 🍽️0 calNature's Way Burdock Root Dietary Supplement Vegan Capsules2 capsules−146 cal
- 45 calUnknown Burdock & Carrots3 oz−101 cal
- 20 calWang Korea Seasoned Burdock⅞ oz−126 cal
- 🍽️0 calPure Original Burdock Root Herbal Supplement⅛ tsp−146 cal
Burning 146 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 28minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 18minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 21minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
One serving of Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 root) has 146 calories, which works out to 88 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 32 g of net carbs and 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
6.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Burdock root (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
5.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.







