Calories in Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 88 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, 1" pieces (125 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 12% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.14 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.2 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber I | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars I | 3.6 g | |
| Protein ? | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2.6 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.058 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.35 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.28 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 0.77 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 39 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus ? | 93 mg | 7% |
| Potassium ? | 360 mg | 8% |
| Zinc ? | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.089 mg | 10% |
| Manganese ? | 0.27 mg | 12% |
| Selenium I | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 1%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.1 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.6 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.14 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium240 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.035 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.041 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.044 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.092 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.012 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.008 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.045 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.024 g |
| Valine ? | 0.046 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.14 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.042 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.034 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.24 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.22 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.042 g |
| Proline ? | 0.071 g |
| Serine ? | 0.034 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 75.6 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.98 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 369 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 20 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Burdock root
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burdock root, raw Raw | 72 | 1.5 g | 17.3 g | 0.15 g |
| Burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 88 | 2.1 g | 21.2 g | 0.14 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn, sweet, white, frozen, kernels cut off cob, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 80 | 2.8 g | 19.6 g | 0.43 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, frozen, kernels cut off cob, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 80 | 2.8 g | 19.6 g | 0.43 g |
| Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 81 | 2.6 g | 19.3 g | 0.67 g |
| Corn, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 81 | 2.5 g | 19.2 g | 0.67 g |
| Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels, cut off cob, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 79 | 2.6 g | 18.7 g | 0.67 g |
| Potatoes, baked, flesh, without salt Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Potatoes, baked, flesh, with salt Cooked | 93 | 2 g | 21.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Potatoes, white, flesh and skin, baked Cooked | 92 | 2.1 g | 21.1 g | 0.15 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked burdock root?
100 g of cooked burdock root has 88 kcal. 1 cup, 1" pieces (125 g): about 110 kcal. 1 root (166 g): about 146 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked burdock root?
Cooked burdock root contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.6 g in 1 cup, 1" pieces (125 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked burdock root?
Cooked burdock root has 21.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked burdock root?
Cooked burdock root contains 0.14 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does cooked burdock root contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (16% DV) and manganese (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked burdock root?
100 g contains 240 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does burdock root have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, burdock root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 88 kcal, while burdock root, raw has 72 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169333. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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