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Rose apple vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rose apple and Roselle

  • Rose apple has more Vitamin C, while Roselle has more Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Roselle covers your daily need of Calcium 19% more than Rose apple.
  • Rose apple contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Roselle. While Rose apple contains 22.3mg of Vitamin C, Roselle contains only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rose-apples, raw and Roselle, raw.

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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 3.6% 8.7% 11% 2.6% 5.3% 1.6% 3.4% 0% 3.8% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 65% 18% 56% 0% 0% 16% 0.78% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +920%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.1%
Contains more IronIron +2014.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.5%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 74% 20% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 40% 17% 0% 0% 2.8% 6.5% 5.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.028mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 93%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.7 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 0.4 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.4%
Contains more OtherOther +27.5%
~equal in Water ~86.58g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rose apple Roselle Opinion
Calories 25kcal 49kcal Roselle
Protein 0.6g 0.96g Roselle
Fats 0.3g 0.64g Roselle
Vitamin C 22.3mg 12mg Rose apple
Net carbs 5.7g 11.31g Roselle
Carbs 5.7g 11.31g Roselle
Magnesium 5mg 51mg Roselle
Calcium 29mg 215mg Roselle
Potassium 123mg 208mg Roselle
Iron 0.07mg 1.48mg Roselle
Copper 0.016mg Rose apple
Zinc 0.06mg Rose apple
Phosphorus 8mg 37mg Roselle
Sodium 0mg 6mg Rose apple
Vitamin A 339IU 287IU Rose apple
Vitamin A 17µg 14µg Rose apple
Manganese 0.029mg Rose apple
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg Rose apple
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.028mg Rose apple
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 0.31mg Rose apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rose apple Roselle
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%
Rose apple
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Rose apple
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roselle
Roselle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose apple
Rose apple contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose apple
Rose apple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rose apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168171/nutrients
  2. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.