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Carissa (natal-plum) vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between carissa (natal-plum) and rose hips

  • Carissa (natal-plum) has more copper; however, rose hips have more vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rose hips is 431% higher.
  • Rose hips have 2 times less Copper than carissa (natal-plum). Carissa (natal-plum) has 0.21mg of Copper, while rose hips have 0.113mg.

Food types used in this article are Carissa, (natal-plum), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 23% 49% 70% 0% 3% 0.39% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more IronIron +23.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +331.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1436.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +771.4%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 127% 2.4% 0% 0% 10% 14% 3.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1420% 261% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1021.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +550%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 13.63 g
Water: 84.17 g
Other: 0.4 g
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +282.4%
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +220%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.4%
Contains more OtherOther +195%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carissa (natal-plum) Rose hips
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carissa (natal-plum) Rose hips Opinion
Calories 62kcal 162kcal Rose hips
Protein 0.5g 1.6g Rose hips
Fats 1.3g 0.34g Carissa (natal-plum)
Vitamin C 38mg 426mg Rose hips
Net carbs 13.63g 14.12g Rose hips
Carbs 13.63g 38.22g Rose hips
Magnesium 16mg 69mg Rose hips
Calcium 11mg 169mg Rose hips
Potassium 260mg 429mg Rose hips
Iron 1.31mg 1.06mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Sugar 2.58g Carissa (natal-plum)
Fiber 24.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.21mg 0.113mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Zinc 0.25mg Rose hips
Phosphorus 7mg 61mg Rose hips
Sodium 3mg 4mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Vitamin A 40IU 4345IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 2µg 217µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hips
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.016mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.166mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.3mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.8mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Rose hips
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 3µg Rose hips
Choline 12mg Rose hips
Fructose 1.16g Rose hips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carissa (natal-plum) Rose hips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Carissa (natal-plum)
154%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Carissa (natal-plum)
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Carissa (natal-plum) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173952/nutrients
  2. Rose hips - 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.