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Rose hip vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rose hip and Elderberry

  • Rose hip has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Elderberry has more Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Rose hip's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 433% higher.
  • Elderberry contains 14 times less Magnesium than Rose hip. Rose hip contains 69mg of Magnesium, while Elderberry contains 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Elderberries, 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 Calcium +344.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1280%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Iron +50.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 40% 50% 27% 38% 1% 7% 38% 134% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +344.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1280%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Iron +50.9%

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 A +624.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +624.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.4%
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Contains more Fats +47.1%
Contains more Water +36%
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +142.4%
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Contains more Fats +47.1%
Contains more Water +36%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rose hip Elderberry
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 Rose hip Elderberry Opinion
Net carbs 14.12g 11.4g Rose hip
Protein 1.6g 0.66g Rose hip
Fats 0.34g 0.5g Elderberry
Carbs 38.22g 18.4g Rose hip
Calories 162kcal 73kcal Rose hip
Fructose 1.16g Rose hip
Sugar 2.58g Elderberry
Fiber 24.1g 7g Rose hip
Calcium 169mg 38mg Rose hip
Iron 1.06mg 1.6mg Elderberry
Magnesium 69mg 5mg Rose hip
Phosphorus 61mg 39mg Rose hip
Potassium 429mg 280mg Rose hip
Sodium 4mg 6mg Rose hip
Zinc 0.25mg 0.11mg Rose hip
Copper 0.113mg 0.061mg Rose hip
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hip
Selenium 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 4345IU 600IU Rose hip
Vitamin A RAE 217µg 30µg Rose hip
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hip
Vitamin C 426mg 36mg Rose hip
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.06mg Rose hip
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.5mg Rose hip
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.14mg Rose hip
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Folate 3µg 6µg Elderberry
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hip
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g Rose hip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rose hip Elderberry
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
166%
Rose hip
22%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Rose hip
14%
Elderberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hip
Rose hip contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 - 0.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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. Rose hip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/nutrients
  2. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.