Burdock root, Raw
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 13% of daily vitamin B-6, 11% of daily potassium and 4% of daily calcium needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin B-6 0.24 mg
- Potassium 308 mg
- Calcium 41 mg
- Folate (DFE) 23 mcg
- Vitamin C 3 mg
- Zinc 0.33 mg
- Iron 0.8 mg
- Choline 11.7 mg
- Protein 1.53 g
- Riboflavin 0.03 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 41 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 11.7 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 23 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 1.53 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.24 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
AvoidRaw burdock root is not advisable during pregnancy and should be avoided. Because it is a deep taproot growing in dense soil, raw burdock carries a high risk of soil pathogens like Toxoplasma alongside harsh phytochemicals. FDA and CDC food safety guidelines stress that tough root vegetables must be peeled, washed, and cooked to ensure microbiological safety and digestibility. Substitute with well-washed cooked root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, or sweet potatoes.
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Burdock root, Raw provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.