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Elderberry vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Elderberry and Rose hips

  • Elderberry has more Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Rose hips has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin A, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Rose hips' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 433% higher.
  • Rose hips contain 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Elderberry. Elderberry contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, while Rose hips contain 0.076mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Elderberries, 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 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
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 +50.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 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 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +624.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +471.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 +47.1%
Contains more WaterWater +36%
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.7%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Rose hips Opinion
Calories 73kcal 162kcal Rose hips
Protein 0.66g 1.6g Rose hips
Fats 0.5g 0.34g Elderberry
Vitamin C 36mg 426mg Rose hips
Net carbs 11.4g 14.12g Rose hips
Carbs 18.4g 38.22g Rose hips
Magnesium 5mg 69mg Rose hips
Calcium 38mg 169mg Rose hips
Potassium 280mg 429mg Rose hips
Iron 1.6mg 1.06mg Elderberry
Sugar 2.58g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 24.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.061mg 0.113mg Rose hips
Zinc 0.11mg 0.25mg Rose hips
Phosphorus 39mg 61mg Rose hips
Sodium 6mg 4mg Rose hips
Vitamin A 600IU 4345IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 30µg 217µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hips
Selenium 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.016mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.166mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.3mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.8mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.076mg Elderberry
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 6µg 3µg Elderberry
Choline 12mg Rose hips
Saturated Fat 0.023g Rose hips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g Elderberry
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
Fructose 1.16g Rose hips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry 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
20%
Elderberry
154%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.