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Roselle vs. Java plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roselle and Java plum?

  • Java plum has less Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium than Roselle.
  • Roselle's daily need coverage for Calcium is 20% higher.
  • Roselle has 8 times more Iron than Java plum. Roselle has 1.48mg of Iron, while Java plum has 0.19mg.

We used Roselle, raw and Java-plum, (jambolan), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +1031.6%
Contains more Iron +678.9%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +163.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
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 6% 8% 11% 8% 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1031.6%
Contains more Iron +678.9%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +163.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%

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 +9466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.2%
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 1% 0% 0% 48% 2% 3% 5% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +9466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +178.3%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Equal in Water - 83.13
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +178.3%
Contains more Other +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Equal in Water - 83.13

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roselle Java plum Opinion
Net carbs 11.31g 15.56g Java plum
Protein 0.96g 0.72g Roselle
Fats 0.64g 0.23g Roselle
Carbs 11.31g 15.56g Java plum
Calories 49kcal 60kcal Java plum
Calcium 215mg 19mg Roselle
Iron 1.48mg 0.19mg Roselle
Magnesium 51mg 15mg Roselle
Phosphorus 37mg 17mg Roselle
Potassium 208mg 79mg Roselle
Sodium 6mg 14mg Roselle
Vitamin A 287IU 3IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Roselle
Vitamin C 12mg 14.3mg Java plum
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.006mg Roselle
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.012mg Roselle
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 0.26mg Roselle
Vitamin B6 0.038mg Java plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roselle Java plum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
5%
Java plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
4%
Java plum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roselle
Roselle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/nutrients
  2. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/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.