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Rose hips vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rose hips and Elderberry

  • Rose hips have more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin A, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Elderberry have more Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Rose hips' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 433% higher.
  • Elderberry contains 14 times less Magnesium than Rose hips. Rose hips contain 69mg of Magnesium, while Elderberry contains 5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Elderberries, 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 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +50.9%

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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +624.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.7%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
Contains more FatsFats +47.1%
Contains more WaterWater +36%

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 Elderberry
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 Elderberry Opinion
Calories 162kcal 73kcal Rose hips
Protein 1.6g 0.66g Rose hips
Fats 0.34g 0.5g Elderberry
Vitamin C 426mg 36mg Rose hips
Net carbs 14.12g 11.4g Rose hips
Carbs 38.22g 18.4g Rose hips
Magnesium 69mg 5mg Rose hips
Calcium 169mg 38mg Rose hips
Potassium 429mg 280mg Rose hips
Iron 1.06mg 1.6mg Elderberry
Sugar 2.58g Elderberry
Fiber 24.1g 7g Rose hips
Copper 0.113mg 0.061mg Rose hips
Zinc 0.25mg 0.11mg Rose hips
Phosphorus 61mg 39mg Rose hips
Sodium 4mg 6mg Rose hips
Vitamin A 4345IU 600IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 217µg 30µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hips
Selenium 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.06mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.5mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.14mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 3µg 6µg Elderberry
Choline 12mg Rose hips
Saturated Fat 0.023g Rose hips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g Elderberry
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
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 Elderberry
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
20%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Rose hips
14%
Elderberry

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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.