Rose hips vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between rose hips and currants?
- Rose hips are richer than currants in vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B5, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
- Rose hips' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 428% more.
- Rose hips have 103 times more vitamin A than currants. While rose hips have 4345IU of vitamin A, currants have only 42IU.
- The glycemic index of currants is lower.
We used Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Currants, red and white, raw types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +430.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +412.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +448.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +939% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10750% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +135.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +771.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +140.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +204.3% |
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 426mg | 41mg | 428% |
| Fiber | 24.1g | 4.3g | 79% |
| Vitamin E | 5.84mg | 0.1mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 1.02mg | 0.186mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 217µg | 2µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.064mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 33mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 69mg | 13mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 11µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 38.22g | 13.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 56kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 275mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 1.16g | 3.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 61mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.06mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 1% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.6g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.34g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.12g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.58g | 7.37g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)