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Acerola vs. Rose hip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Acerola and Rose hip

  • Acerola has more Vitamin C, however, Rose hip has more Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1391% higher.

Food types used in this article are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Acerola
Acerola
1
:
9
Rose hip
Rose hip
Contains more Calcium +1308.3%
Contains more Iron +430%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +454.5%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +31.4%
Acerola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Rose hip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 40% 50% 27% 38% 1% 7% 38% 134% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1308.3%
Contains more Iron +430%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +454.5%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +31.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Acerola
Acerola
4
:
7
Rose hip
Rose hip
Contains more Vitamin C +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +466.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.4%
Acerola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Rose hip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 261% 117% 0% 1420% 4% 39% 25% 48% 18% 3% 0% 65%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +466.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acerola
Acerola
1
:
4
Rose hip
Rose hip
Contains more Water +55.8%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +397%
Contains more Other +490%
Acerola
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Rose hip
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Water +55.8%
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +397%
Contains more Other +490%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acerola Rose hip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Rose hip Opinion
Net carbs 6.59g 14.12g Rose hip
Protein 0.4g 1.6g Rose hip
Fats 0.3g 0.34g Rose hip
Carbs 7.69g 38.22g Rose hip
Calories 32kcal 162kcal Rose hip
Fructose 1.16g Rose hip
Sugar 2.58g Acerola
Fiber 1.1g 24.1g Rose hip
Calcium 12mg 169mg Rose hip
Iron 0.2mg 1.06mg Rose hip
Magnesium 18mg 69mg Rose hip
Phosphorus 11mg 61mg Rose hip
Potassium 146mg 429mg Rose hip
Sodium 7mg 4mg Rose hip
Zinc 0.1mg 0.25mg Rose hip
Copper 0.086mg 0.113mg Rose hip
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hip
Selenium 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 4345IU Rose hip
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 217µg Rose hip
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hip
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 426mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg Acerola
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.166mg Rose hip
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.3mg Rose hip
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.8mg Rose hip
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.076mg Rose hip
Folate 14µg 3µg Acerola
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hip
Saturated Fat 0.068g Rose hip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Acerola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acerola Rose hip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
475%
Acerola
166%
Rose hip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
38%
Rose hip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hip
Rose hip contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hip
Rose hip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose hip
Rose hip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/nutrients
  2. Rose hip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.