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Plantain vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plantain and Rose hips

  • Plantain has more Vitamin B6, while Rose hips has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rose hips' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 461% higher.
  • Rose hips contain 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Plantain. Plantain contains 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, while Rose hips contain 0.076mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked 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 23% 0.6% 41% 22% 22% 3.5% 12% 0.65% 0% 7.6%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8350%
Contains more IronIron +82.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
~equal in Potassium ~429mg

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 36% 55% 2.6% 0% 12% 12% 14% 14% 55% 0% 1.8% 20% 6.9%
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 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3808.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +378%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~12mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 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 +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.5%
Contains more FatsFats +88.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Rose hips Opinion
Calories 116kcal 162kcal Rose hips
Protein 0.79g 1.6g Rose hips
Fats 0.18g 0.34g Rose hips
Vitamin C 10.9mg 426mg Rose hips
Net carbs 28.85g 14.12g Plantain
Carbs 31.15g 38.22g Rose hips
Magnesium 32mg 69mg Rose hips
Calcium 2mg 169mg Rose hips
Potassium 465mg 429mg Plantain
Iron 0.58mg 1.06mg Rose hips
Sugar 14g 2.58g Rose hips
Fiber 2.3g 24.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.066mg 0.113mg Rose hips
Zinc 0.13mg 0.25mg Rose hips
Phosphorus 28mg 61mg Rose hips
Sodium 5mg 4mg Rose hips
Vitamin A 909IU 4345IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 45µg 217µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 0.13mg 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hips
Selenium 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.016mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.166mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 1.3mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.8mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.076mg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 26µg 3µg Plantain
Choline 12.7mg 12mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g Rose hips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Plantain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Plantain
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg Plantain
Fructose 1.16g Rose hips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain 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
18%
Plantain
154%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
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 - 11.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain
Plantain is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/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.