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Roselle vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roselle and Purple mangosteen different?

  • Roselle is higher than Purple mangosteen in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Roselle covers your daily need of Calcium 20% more than Purple mangosteen.
  • Roselle contains 5 times more Iron than Purple mangosteen. Roselle contains 1.48mg of Iron, while Purple mangosteen contains 0.3mg.

Roselle, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack types were used 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 +1691.7%
Contains more Iron +393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1691.7%
Contains more Iron +393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +362.5%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%

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 +720%
Contains more Vitamin C +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.286
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +720%
Contains more Vitamin C +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.286

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.1%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Contains more Other +218.8%
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.58
Equal in Water - 80.94
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +134.1%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Contains more Other +218.8%
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.58
Equal in Water - 80.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roselle Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 11.31g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.96g 0.41g Roselle
Fats 0.64g 0.58g Roselle
Carbs 11.31g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 49kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Calcium 215mg 12mg Roselle
Iron 1.48mg 0.3mg Roselle
Magnesium 51mg 13mg Roselle
Phosphorus 37mg 8mg Roselle
Potassium 208mg 48mg Roselle
Sodium 6mg 7mg Roselle
Zinc 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A 287IU 35IU Roselle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 2µg Roselle
Vitamin C 12mg 2.9mg Roselle
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 0.286mg Roselle
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B6 0.018mg Purple mangosteen
Folate 31µg Purple mangosteen

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roselle Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.