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Cherry vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cherries and rose hips?

  • Cherries have less vitamin C, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 than rose hips.
  • Rose hips' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 462% higher.
  • Cherries have a lower glycemic index than rose hips.

We used Cherries, sour, red, raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) 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.
Cherry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 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 less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +956.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148%
Contains more IronIron +231.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +810.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg
~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.
Cherry
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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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
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% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 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 WaterWater +46.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more FatsFats +13.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +213.8%
Contains more OtherOther +202.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
3% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.16 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1042.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +211.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +202.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 10mg 426mg 462%
Fiber 1.6g 24.1g 90%
Manganese 0.112mg 1.02mg 39%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 5.84mg 38%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 25.9µg 20%
Vitamin A 64µg 217µg 17%
Calcium 16mg 169mg 15%
Magnesium 9mg 69mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.8mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.166mg 10%
Carbs 12.18g 38.22g 9%
Iron 0.32mg 1.06mg 9%
Potassium 173mg 429mg 8%
Phosphorus 15mg 61mg 7%
Calories 50kcal 162kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.3mg 6%
Fructose 3.51g 1.16g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.076mg 2%
Protein 1g 1.6g 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.016mg 1%
Copper 0.104mg 0.113mg 1%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Choline 6.1mg 12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 10.58g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 8.49g 2.58g N/A
Sodium 3mg 4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.068g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry 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
9%
Cherry
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.