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Chocolate vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chocolate and rose hips

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and zinc; however, rose hips are higher in vitamin A, fiber, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 102% more than rose hips.
  • Rose hips contain 8 times less zinc than chocolate. Chocolate contains 2.01mg of zinc, while rose hips contain 0.25mg.
  • The glycemic index of rose hips is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +111.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.3%
Contains more IronIron +656.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +809.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +704%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%

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.
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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 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% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +981.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +219.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 ProteinProtein +205%
Contains more FatsFats +9100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60%
Contains more OtherOther +44.1%
Contains more WaterWater +5947.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 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 +65971.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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.
Chocolate Rose hips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 426mg 473%
Copper 1.028mg 0.113mg 102%
Iron 8.02mg 1.06mg 87%
Saturated fat 18.519g 84%
Fiber 7g 24.1g 68%
Fats 31.28g 0.34g 48%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 5.84mg 35%
Vitamin A 2µg 217µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 24%
Phosphorus 206mg 61mg 21%
Calories 546kcal 162kcal 19%
Magnesium 146mg 69mg 18%
Manganese 1.419mg 1.02mg 17%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.25mg 16%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 25.9µg 15%
Calcium 56mg 169mg 11%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.8mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.166mg 9%
Carbs 61.17g 38.22g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7%
Protein 4.88g 1.6g 7%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Potassium 559mg 429mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.076mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.016mg 1%
Sodium 24mg 4mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Fructose 0g 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 2.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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%
Chocolate
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.