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Fruitcake vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruitcake and rose hips

  • Fruitcake has more iron, while rose hips have more vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Rose hips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 473% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake contains 2 times more iron than rose hips. While fruitcake contains 2.07mg of iron, rose hips contain only 1.06mg.
  • Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of rose hips is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +95.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +331.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +412.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +126%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +363.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.25mg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +85100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +548.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1626.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 +81.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2576.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.2%
Contains more WaterWater +131.9%
~equal in Other ~1.18g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.5mg 426mg 473%
Fiber 3.7g 24.1g 82%
Manganese 0.22mg 1.02mg 35%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 5.84mg 33%
Vitamin A 7µg 217µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 22%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 25.9µg 20%
Calcium 33mg 169mg 14%
Fats 9.1g 0.34g 13%
Magnesium 16mg 69mg 13%
Iron 2.07mg 1.06mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.8mg 11%
Calories 324kcal 162kcal 8%
Carbs 61.6g 38.22g 8%
Potassium 153mg 429mg 8%
Copper 0.05mg 0.113mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.048g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.166mg 5%
Sodium 101mg 4mg 4%
Folate 20µg 3µg 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.016mg 3%
Protein 2.9g 1.6g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.3mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.076mg 2%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Choline 8.9mg 12mg 1%
Phosphorus 52mg 61mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 2.58g N/A
Zinc 0.27mg 0.25mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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%
Fruitcake
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.