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Mulberry vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mulberry and Roselle

  • Mulberry is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Roselle is richer in Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Mulberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% higher.
  • Mulberry has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Roselle. While Mulberry has 0.101mg of Vitamin B2, Roselle has only 0.028mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mulberries, raw and Roselle, raw.

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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 Iron +25%
Contains more Calcium +451.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
Equal in Potassium - 208
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 70% 13% 17% 18% 2% 4% 20% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Calcium +451.3%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
Equal in Potassium - 208

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 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1048%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 18% 0% 122% 8% 24% 12% 0% 12% 5% 0% 20%
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 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1048%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Fats +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Equal in Water - 86.58
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 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 +50%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Fats +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Equal in Water - 86.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mulberry Roselle Opinion
Net carbs 8.1g 11.31g Roselle
Protein 1.44g 0.96g Mulberry
Fats 0.39g 0.64g Roselle
Carbs 9.8g 11.31g Roselle
Calories 43kcal 49kcal Roselle
Sugar 8.1g Roselle
Fiber 1.7g Mulberry
Calcium 39mg 215mg Roselle
Iron 1.85mg 1.48mg Mulberry
Magnesium 18mg 51mg Roselle
Phosphorus 38mg 37mg Mulberry
Potassium 194mg 208mg Roselle
Sodium 10mg 6mg Roselle
Zinc 0.12mg Mulberry
Copper 0.06mg Mulberry
Selenium 0.6µg Mulberry
Vitamin A 25IU 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Roselle
Vitamin E 0.87mg Mulberry
Vitamin C 36.4mg 12mg Mulberry
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.011mg Mulberry
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.028mg Mulberry
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.31mg Mulberry
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Mulberry
Folate 6µg Mulberry
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mulberry
Saturated Fat 0.027g Roselle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.041g Mulberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g Mulberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mulberry 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
18%
Mulberry
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Mulberry
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.