Rose hips vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between rose hips and buckwheat
- The amount of vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin K, calcium, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 in rose hips is higher than in buckwheat.
- Rose hips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 473% more than buckwheat.
- Buckwheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of rose hips is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2314.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +387.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +32.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +29.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +144% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6388.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1263.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +67.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +174.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +82.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +570% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +1060% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +471.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 426mg | 0mg | 473% |
Fiber | 24.1g | 2.7g | 86% |
Vitamin E | 5.84mg | 0.09mg | 38% |
Manganese | 1.02mg | 0.403mg | 27% |
Vitamin A | 217µg | 0µg | 24% |
Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 1.9µg | 20% |
Calcium | 169mg | 7mg | 16% |
Potassium | 429mg | 88mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.039mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.359mg | 9% |
Carbs | 38.22g | 19.94g | 6% |
Calories | 162kcal | 92kcal | 4% |
Copper | 0.113mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
Protein | 1.6g | 3.38g | 4% |
Magnesium | 69mg | 51mg | 4% |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
Iron | 1.06mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
Folate | 3µg | 14µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.94mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.16g | 0.1g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 61mg | 70mg | 1% |
Choline | 12mg | 20.1mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.134g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.34g | 0.62g | 0% |
Net carbs | 14.12g | 17.24g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.58g | 0.9g | N/A |
Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.079mg | 0% |
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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
140%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is cheaper?

Rose hips is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.