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Roselle vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Roselle and Custard apple?

  • Roselle is higher in Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Custard apple is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Roselle's daily need coverage for Calcium is 19% more.
  • Roselle has 3 times more Magnesium than Custard apple. While Roselle has 51mg of Magnesium, Custard apple has only 18mg.

We used Roselle, raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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 Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +769.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +769.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roselle Custard apple
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 Roselle Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 11.31g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 0.96g 1.7g Custard apple
Fats 0.64g 0.6g Roselle
Carbs 11.31g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 49kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Fiber 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 215mg 30mg Roselle
Iron 1.48mg 0.71mg Roselle
Magnesium 51mg 18mg Roselle
Phosphorus 37mg 21mg Roselle
Potassium 208mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 6mg 4mg Custard apple
Vitamin A 287IU 33IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 2µg Roselle
Vitamin C 12mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 0.5mg 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
Roselle Custard apple
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
6%
Roselle
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
9%
Custard apple

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