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Grapefruit vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Grapefruit and Rose hips

  • Grapefruit has less Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Rose hips covers your daily Vitamin C needs 439% more than Grapefruit.

Food varieties used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +668.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.8%
Contains more IronIron +1225%
Contains more CopperCopper +253.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4536.4%

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 104% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
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 +168.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1265.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +537.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 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 +50.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.8%
Contains more FatsFats +142.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +258.5%
Contains more OtherOther +218.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 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 +4914.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +52.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Grapefruit Rose hips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Rose hips Opinion
Calories 42kcal 162kcal Rose hips
Protein 0.77g 1.6g Rose hips
Fats 0.14g 0.34g Rose hips
Vitamin C 31.2mg 426mg Rose hips
Net carbs 9.06g 14.12g Rose hips
Carbs 10.66g 38.22g Rose hips
Magnesium 9mg 69mg Rose hips
Calcium 22mg 169mg Rose hips
Potassium 135mg 429mg Rose hips
Iron 0.08mg 1.06mg Rose hips
Sugar 6.89g 2.58g Rose hips
Fiber 1.6g 24.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.032mg 0.113mg Rose hips
Zinc 0.07mg 0.25mg Rose hips
Phosphorus 18mg 61mg Rose hips
Sodium 0mg 4mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 4345IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 58µg 217µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 0.13mg 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 0.022mg 1.02mg Rose hips
Selenium 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.016mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.166mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 1.3mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.8mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.076mg Rose hips
Vitamin K 0µg 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 13µg 3µg Grapefruit
Choline 7.7mg 12mg Rose hips
Saturated Fat 0.021g Rose hips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g 1.16g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit 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%
Grapefruit
154%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
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 - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.