Burdock Root Chips
Burdock root chips are a crispy, savory snack made from thinly sliced burdock root, typically deep-fried or baked until golden. The primary ingredients are burdock root, oil, and salt, often seasoned with soy sauce or other spices. This snack has roots in East Asian cuisine, particularly popular in Japan where it's known as 'gobo chips'.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Burdock root chips are a moderate-carb, low-protein snack with a relatively low calorie count per serving. They provide dietary fiber and notable amounts of minerals like potassium and manganese, with a typical serving containing around 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Burdock root is a traditional vegetable in Japanese and Chinese medicine, valued for its purported detoxifying properties. Nutritionally, it's unique for being a rich source of inulin, a prebiotic fiber that supports gut health.
