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Quince vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Quince and Rose hips different?

  • Rose hips have more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin A, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Quince.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rose hips is 457% higher.

Quinces, 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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 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 CopperCopper +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +762.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1436.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.8%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +258.8%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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.
Quince
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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 50% 2.4% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2740%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 +42.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more FatsFats +240%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.8%
Contains more OtherOther +195%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince Rose hips
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Rose hips Opinion
Calories 57kcal 162kcal Rose hips
Protein 0.4g 1.6g Rose hips
Fats 0.1g 0.34g Rose hips
Vitamin C 15mg 426mg Rose hips
Net carbs 13.4g 14.12g Rose hips
Carbs 15.3g 38.22g Rose hips
Magnesium 8mg 69mg Rose hips
Calcium 11mg 169mg Rose hips
Potassium 197mg 429mg Rose hips
Iron 0.7mg 1.06mg Rose hips
Sugar 2.58g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 24.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.13mg 0.113mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg 0.25mg Rose hips
Phosphorus 17mg 61mg Rose hips
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 40IU 4345IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 2µg 217µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hips
Selenium 0.6µg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg Quince
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.166mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.3mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.8mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.076mg Rose hips
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 3µg 3µg
Choline 12mg Rose hips
Saturated Fat 0.01g Rose hips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Quince
Fructose 1.16g Rose hips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
154%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
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 Saturated Fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
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?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.