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Prickly pear vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between prickly pear and rose hips

  • The amount of vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 in rose hips is higher than in prickly pear.
  • Rose hips cover your daily vitamin C needs 458% more than prickly pear.
  • Rose hips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rose hips is 64, while the glycemic index of prickly pear is 7.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Prickly pears, 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 61% 17% 19% 11% 27% 3.3% 10% 0.65% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +23.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95%
Contains more IronIron +253.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%

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 47% 0.67% 0% 0% 3.5% 14% 8.6% 0% 14% 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% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2942.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 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 +50%
Contains more WaterWater +49.2%
Contains more OtherOther +39%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +299.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Prickly pear 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 Prickly pear Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 14mg 426mg 458%
Fiber 3.6g 24.1g 82%
Manganese 1.02mg 44%
Vitamin E 5.84mg 39%
Vitamin A 2µg 217µg 24%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 16%
Calcium 56mg 169mg 11%
Carbs 9.57g 38.22g 10%
Iron 0.3mg 1.06mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.166mg 8%
Calories 41kcal 162kcal 6%
Potassium 220mg 429mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 1.3mg 5%
Phosphorus 24mg 61mg 5%
Magnesium 85mg 69mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg 4%
Choline 12mg 2%
Protein 0.73g 1.6g 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.076mg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Fats 0.51g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 5.97g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 2.58g N/A
Sodium 5mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.016mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.067g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prickly pear 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
7%
Prickly pear
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
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?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear 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. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/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.