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Roselle vs. Rose hip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roselle and Rose hip

  • Roselle has more Iron, however, Rose hip has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rose hip is 460% higher.

Food types used in this article are Roselle, raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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.
Roselle
Roselle
2
:
7
Rose hip
Rose hip
Contains more Calcium +27.2%
Contains more Iron +39.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Roselle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Rose hip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 40% 50% 27% 38% 1% 7% 38% 134% 0%
Contains more Calcium +27.2%
Contains more Iron +39.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
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.
Roselle
Roselle
1
:
10
Rose hip
Rose hip
Contains more Vitamin A +1413.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.4%
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%
Rose hip
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1413.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roselle
Roselle
2
:
3
Rose hip
Rose hip
Contains more Fats +88.2%
Contains more Water +47.6%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +237.9%
Contains more Other +131.4%
Roselle
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Rose hip
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Fats +88.2%
Contains more Water +47.6%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +237.9%
Contains more Other +131.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roselle Rose hip Opinion
Net carbs 11.31g 14.12g Rose hip
Protein 0.96g 1.6g Rose hip
Fats 0.64g 0.34g Roselle
Carbs 11.31g 38.22g Rose hip
Calories 49kcal 162kcal Rose hip
Fructose 1.16g Rose hip
Sugar 2.58g Roselle
Fiber 24.1g Rose hip
Calcium 215mg 169mg Roselle
Iron 1.48mg 1.06mg Roselle
Magnesium 51mg 69mg Rose hip
Phosphorus 37mg 61mg Rose hip
Potassium 208mg 429mg Rose hip
Sodium 6mg 4mg Rose hip
Zinc 0.25mg Rose hip
Copper 0.113mg Rose hip
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hip
Vitamin A 287IU 4345IU Rose hip
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 217µg Rose hip
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hip
Vitamin C 12mg 426mg Rose hip
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.016mg Rose hip
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.166mg Rose hip
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 1.3mg Rose hip
Vitamin B5 0.8mg Rose hip
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Rose hip
Folate 3µg Rose hip
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hip

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is better in case of low diet
Roselle Rose hip
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
166%
Rose hip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
38%
Rose hip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 richer in minerals?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Rose hip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.