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Quince vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Quince and Roselle?

  • Roselle is richer than Quince in Calcium, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Roselle's daily need coverage for Calcium is 20% more.

We used Quinces, 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.
Quince
Quince
4
:
5
Roselle
Roselle
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +1854.5%
Contains more Iron +111.4%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Equal in Potassium - 208
Quince
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Roselle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +1854.5%
Contains more Iron +111.4%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
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.
Quince
Quince
6
:
2
Roselle
Roselle
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +617.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028
Quince
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% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Roselle
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +617.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
1
:
4
Roselle
Roselle
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Contains more Protein +140%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Water - 86.58
Quince
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Roselle
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Contains more Protein +140%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Other +27.5%
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.
Quince Roselle
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Roselle Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 11.31g Quince
Protein 0.4g 0.96g Roselle
Fats 0.1g 0.64g Roselle
Carbs 15.3g 11.31g Quince
Calories 57kcal 49kcal Quince
Fiber 1.9g Quince
Calcium 11mg 215mg Roselle
Iron 0.7mg 1.48mg Roselle
Magnesium 8mg 51mg Roselle
Phosphorus 17mg 37mg Roselle
Potassium 197mg 208mg Roselle
Sodium 4mg 6mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg Quince
Copper 0.13mg Quince
Selenium 0.6µg Quince
Vitamin A 40IU 287IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 14µg Roselle
Vitamin C 15mg 12mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg Quince
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.028mg Quince
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.31mg Roselle
Vitamin B5 0.081mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Quince
Folate 3µg Quince
Saturated Fat 0.01g Roselle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
7%
Quince
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roselle
Roselle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.