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Rose hips vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rose hips and Acerola

  • Rose hips have more Fiber, Vitamin A, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Acerola have more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1391% higher.
  • Acerola has 22 times less Fiber than Rose hips. Rose hips have 24.1g of Fiber, while Acerola has 1.1g.

Food types used in this article are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 13% 7.5% 29% 2.7% 4.7% 0.91% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1308.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.8%
Contains more IronIron +430%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +454.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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 1420% 261% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
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 5592% 46% 0% 0% 5% 14% 7.5% 19% 2.1% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +466.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more FatsFats +13.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +397%
Contains more OtherOther +490%
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rose hips Acerola
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 Rose hips Acerola Opinion
Calories 162kcal 32kcal Rose hips
Protein 1.6g 0.4g Rose hips
Fats 0.34g 0.3g Rose hips
Vitamin C 426mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Net carbs 14.12g 6.59g Rose hips
Carbs 38.22g 7.69g Rose hips
Magnesium 69mg 18mg Rose hips
Calcium 169mg 12mg Rose hips
Potassium 429mg 146mg Rose hips
Iron 1.06mg 0.2mg Rose hips
Sugar 2.58g Acerola
Fiber 24.1g 1.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.113mg 0.086mg Rose hips
Zinc 0.25mg 0.1mg Rose hips
Phosphorus 61mg 11mg Rose hips
Sodium 4mg 7mg Rose hips
Vitamin A 4345IU 767IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 217µg 38µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hips
Selenium 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.02mg Acerola
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.06mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.4mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.309mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.009mg Rose hips
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 3µg 14µg Acerola
Choline 12mg Rose hips
Saturated Fat 0.068g Rose hips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Acerola
Fructose 1.16g Rose hips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rose hips Acerola
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
154%
Rose hips
438%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Rose hips
8%
Acerola

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 - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
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?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola 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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.