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Burdock Root

Burdock Root is a long, tapered root vegetable used widely in East Asian cuisines (often called gobo) and appreciated for its earthy, slightly sweet flavor and crisp texture when cooked or pickled. It’s commonly added to stir-fries, soups and braided into tempura or kinpira preparations. Nutrition-wise, Burdock Root is prized for its fiber content — it supplies about 3.3g of fiber per 100 g — and is very low in fat, making it a filling, low-calorie addition to meals. It also provides small amounts of B6, copper and manganese and contains inulin-type prebiotic fibers that can support gut bacteria. From a health perspective, burdock root is considered a nutritious root vegetable thanks to its fiber and mineral content and its prebiotic and antioxidant compounds; it’s a good plant-based choice to boost fiber intake and support digestion.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.90€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S

Optimal

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

77 kcal

4% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

1.5 g

3% RDI

Fat

0.1 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

17 g

6% RDI

Sugar

2.9 g

6% RDI

Fiber

3.3 g

11% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S · 9.7 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Burdock Root healthy?

Yes, Burdock Root is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (3.3g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Burdock Root?

Burdock Root is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Burdock Root gluten free?

Yes, Burdock Root is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Burdock Root?

100g of Burdock Root contains 77 kcal, 1.5g protein, 17.3g carbohydrates, 0.15g fat, and 3.3g fiber.

Q.04Is Burdock Root vegan?

Yes, Burdock Root is vegan.

Q.06Is Burdock Root lactose free?

Yes, Burdock Root is lactose free.

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