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Custard apple vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Custard apple and Roselle?

  • Custard apple is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Roselle is higher in Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Roselle's daily need coverage for Calcium is 19% more.
  • Custard apple has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Roselle. While Custard apple has 0.08mg of Vitamin B1, Roselle has only 0.011mg.

We used Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Roselle, raw types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +83.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +83.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +769.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 40% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +769.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +122.8%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +122.8%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.64

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Roselle Opinion
Net carbs 22.8g 11.31g Custard apple
Protein 1.7g 0.96g Custard apple
Fats 0.6g 0.64g Roselle
Carbs 25.2g 11.31g Custard apple
Calories 101kcal 49kcal Custard apple
Fiber 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 30mg 215mg Roselle
Iron 0.71mg 1.48mg Roselle
Magnesium 18mg 51mg Roselle
Phosphorus 21mg 37mg Roselle
Potassium 382mg 208mg Custard apple
Sodium 4mg 6mg Custard apple
Vitamin A 33IU 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 14µg Roselle
Vitamin C 19.2mg 12mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.011mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.028mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.31mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 0.221mg Custard apple
Tryptophan 0.007mg Custard apple
Lysine 0.037mg Custard apple
Methionine 0.004mg Custard apple
Saturated Fat 0.231g Roselle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Roselle
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
15%
Custard apple
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roselle
Roselle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard apple
Custard apple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/nutrients
  2. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.