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Rose hips vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between rose hips and merlot

  • Merlot has less vitamin C, fiber, manganese, calcium, vitamin B5, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, potassium, and iron.
  • Rose hips cover your daily vitamin C needs 473% more than merlot.
  • The glycemic index of rose hips is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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%
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2012.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.8%
Contains more IronIron +130.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +927.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +672.7%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Merlot
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +480.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2185.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1422.7%
Contains more WaterWater +47.6%
Contains more OtherOther +817.8%

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 Merlot
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rose hips Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin C 426mg 0mg 473%
Fiber 24.1g 0g 96%
Manganese 1.02mg 0.132mg 39%
Vitamin E 5.84mg 39%
Vitamin A 217µg 24%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 22%
Calcium 169mg 8mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.03mg 15%
Magnesium 69mg 12mg 14%
Carbs 38.22g 2.51g 12%
Copper 0.113mg 0.011mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.031mg 10%
Potassium 429mg 127mg 9%
Iron 1.06mg 0.46mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.224mg 7%
Phosphorus 61mg 23mg 5%
Calories 162kcal 83kcal 4%
Protein 1.6g 0.07g 3%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.005mg 1%
Zinc 0.25mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.057mg 1%
Fats 0.34g 0g 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 14.12g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 2.58g 0.62g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rose hips Merlot
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
140%
Rose hips
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Rose hips
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

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?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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 ($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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.