Acerola vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between acerola and rose hips
- Acerola has more vitamin C; however, rose hips have more fiber, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for acerola is 1391% higher.
Food types used in this article are Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1308.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +430% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +454.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +471.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +744.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +397% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +490% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 426mg | 1391% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 24.1g | 92% |
| Manganese | 1.02mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin E | 5.84mg | 39% | |
| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 217µg | 20% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 169mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 69mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.06mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 7.69g | 38.22g | 10% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 429mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 162kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 61mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 1.16g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.59g | 14.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.58g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
436%
140%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $2)