Rose hips vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rose hips and pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?
- Rose hips have more vitamin C, calcium, vitamin A, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 than pitanga (Surinam cherry).
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rose hips is 444% higher.
- Rose hips contain 19 times more calcium than pitanga (Surinam cherry). While rose hips contain 169mg of calcium, pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains only 9mg.
Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw are the varieties used 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 | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1777.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +430% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +454.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 | +1519.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +189.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +315% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.6 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
58.66 g
Other:
1.18 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +410.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 426mg | 26.3mg | 444% |
| Fiber | 24.1g | 96% | |
| Manganese | 1.02mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin E | 5.84mg | 39% | |
| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin A | 217µg | 75µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 9mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 69mg | 12mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.06mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 103mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 38.22g | 7.49g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 61mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 33kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 1.6g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 1.16g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.34g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.12g | 7.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.58g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 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
140%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)