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Pomegranate vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pomegranate and Rose hips different?

  • Pomegranate is higher in Folate, however, Rose hips are richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rose hips is 462% higher.
  • Pomegranate contains 13 times more Folate than Rose hips. While Pomegranate contains 38µg of Folate, Rose hips contain only 3µg.

Pomegranates, raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
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 CopperCopper +39.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1590%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +253.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +757.1%

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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 +318.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4076.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +343.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 +244.1%
Contains more WaterWater +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.4%
Contains more OtherOther +122.6%
~equal in Protein ~1.6g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Rose hips Opinion
Calories 83kcal 162kcal Rose hips
Protein 1.67g 1.6g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.34g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 426mg Rose hips
Net carbs 14.7g 14.12g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 38.22g Rose hips
Magnesium 12mg 69mg Rose hips
Calcium 10mg 169mg Rose hips
Potassium 236mg 429mg Rose hips
Iron 0.3mg 1.06mg Rose hips
Sugar 13.67g 2.58g Rose hips
Fiber 4g 24.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.158mg 0.113mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.25mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 61mg Rose hips
Sodium 3mg 4mg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 0IU 4345IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 0µg 217µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 0.6mg 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 0.119mg 1.02mg Rose hips
Selenium 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.016mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.166mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 1.3mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.8mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.076mg Rose hips
Vitamin K 16.4µg 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 38µg 3µg Pomegranate
Choline 7.6mg 12mg Rose hips
Saturated Fat 0.12g Rose hips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g Pomegranate
Fructose 1.16g Rose hips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
15%
Pomegranate
154%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
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 - 11.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.