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Prickly pear vs. Rose hip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Prickly pear and Rose hip

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 in Rose hip is higher than in Prickly pear.
  • Rose hip covers your daily Vitamin C needs 458% more than Prickly pear.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Prickly pears, 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.
Prickly pear
Prickly pear
2
:
8
Rose hip
Rose hip
Contains more Magnesium +23.2%
Contains more Calcium +201.8%
Contains more Iron +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.2%
Contains more Potassium +95%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Prickly pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 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 Magnesium +23.2%
Contains more Calcium +201.8%
Contains more Iron +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.2%
Contains more Potassium +95%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +41.3%

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.
Prickly pear
Prickly pear
2
:
9
Rose hip
Rose hip
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +10004.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Prickly pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 47% 4% 14% 9% 0% 14% 5% 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 Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +10004.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prickly pear
Prickly pear
3
:
2
Rose hip
Rose hip
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +49.2%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Carbs +299.4%
Prickly pear
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 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 Fats +50%
Contains more Water +49.2%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Carbs +299.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Rose hip Opinion
Net carbs 5.97g 14.12g Rose hip
Protein 0.73g 1.6g Rose hip
Fats 0.51g 0.34g Prickly pear
Carbs 9.57g 38.22g Rose hip
Calories 41kcal 162kcal Rose hip
Fructose 1.16g Rose hip
Sugar 2.58g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g 24.1g Rose hip
Calcium 56mg 169mg Rose hip
Iron 0.3mg 1.06mg Rose hip
Magnesium 85mg 69mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg 61mg Rose hip
Potassium 220mg 429mg Rose hip
Sodium 5mg 4mg Rose hip
Zinc 0.12mg 0.25mg Rose hip
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg Rose hip
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hip
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU 4345IU Rose hip
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 217µg Rose hip
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hip
Vitamin C 14mg 426mg Rose hip
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.016mg Rose hip
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.166mg Rose hip
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 1.3mg Rose hip
Vitamin B5 0.8mg Rose hip
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.076mg Rose hip
Folate 6µg 3µg Prickly pear
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hip
Saturated Fat 0.067g Rose hip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prickly pear 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
8%
Prickly pear
166%
Rose hip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
38%
Rose hip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hip
Rose hip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 - 0.067g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/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.