What is Burdock Root? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

Browse over 2,640 food related listings.

Burdock Root

View All Ingredients

Stock Image | Burdock Root

What is Burdock Root?

Burdock root is a root used in East Asian cuisines. It has a long root with a brown skin and off white center. The taste is both sweet, bitter and earthy and is used in stir fries. Yamagobo, or Japanese pickled burdock looks like thin carrots and is often used in sushi.

What does Burdock Root Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

Burdock Root Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup125g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	110kcal	6%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	26g	9%
Sugars	5g	10%
Fiber	3g	11%
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	300mg	13%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Buy Burdock Root From

Frontier Organic Burdock Root, 1-Pound Bulk Bag, Common in Root Beer Recipes, Cut & Sifted, Sustainable Grown, Kosher (Packaging May vary)

^$20⁵²

^$9⁹⁹

Nature's Way Burdock Root, Traditional Joint Support*, 100 Vegan Capsules

^$9⁹⁹

Organic Burdock Root - 8 ounces - 100% Certified Organic - Herbal Tea - EarthWise Aromatics

^$9⁹⁹

Frontier Co-op Cut & Sifted Burdock Root 1lb

^$13⁸¹

Horbäach Burdock Root Tincture | 2 fl oz | Alcohol Free | Vegetarian, Non-GMO & Gluten Free Liquid Extract

^$9⁹⁹

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Ingredients

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary.See Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Burdock Root?

1 Cup of Burdock Root contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Burdock Root?

1 Cup of Burdock Root contains 26 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Burdock Root?

1 Cup of Burdock Root contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Burdock Root?

1 Cup of Burdock Root contains 5 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Burdock Root?

There are 110 calories in 1 Cup of Burdock Root.

How many calories are in 1 root of Burdock Root?

There are 146 calories in 1 root of Burdock Root.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Burdock Root?

There are 25 calories in 1 oz of Burdock Root.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Burdock Root?

There are 399 calories in 1 pound of Burdock Root.