Coconut vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between coconut and roselle
- Coconut has more iron and phosphorus; however, roselle is higher in calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
- Roselle covers your daily calcium needs 20% more than coconut.
- Roselle contains 3 times less phosphorus than coconut. Coconut contains 113mg of phosphorus, while roselle contains 37mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Roselle, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +71.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1435.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5132.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 135% | |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 65% | |
| Fats | 33.49g | 0.64g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 48% | |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 215mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 18% | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 49kcal | 15% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 37mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 3.33g | 0.96g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.011mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 208mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 11.31g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 11.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roselle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)