Rose hip vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Rose hip and Quince different?
- Rose hip has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Quince.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rose hip is 457% higher.
- Rose hip contains 109 times more Vitamin A RAE than Quince. While Rose hip contains 217µg of Vitamin A RAE, Quince contains only 2µg.
Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Quinces, 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.
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Calcium
+1436.4%
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Iron
+51.4%
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Magnesium
+762.5%
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Phosphorus
+258.8%
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Potassium
+117.8%
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Zinc
+525%
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Copper
+15%
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Calcium
+1436.4%
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Iron
+51.4%
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Magnesium
+762.5%
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Phosphorus
+258.8%
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Potassium
+117.8%
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Zinc
+525%
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Copper
+15%
Equal in Sodium - 4
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.
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Vitamin A
+10762.5%
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Vitamin C
+2740%
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Vitamin B2
+453.3%
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Vitamin B3
+550%
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Vitamin B5
+887.7%
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Vitamin B6
+90%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
Equal in Folate - 3
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Vitamin A
+10762.5%
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Vitamin C
+2740%
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Vitamin B2
+453.3%
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Vitamin B3
+550%
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Vitamin B5
+887.7%
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Vitamin B6
+90%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
Equal in Folate - 3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+300%
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Fats
+240%
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Carbs
+149.8%
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+195%
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Water
+42.9%
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+300%
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+240%
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+149.8%
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+195%
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Water
+42.9%
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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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 14.12g | 13.4g |
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Protein | 1.6g | 0.4g |
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Fats | 0.34g | 0.1g |
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Carbs | 38.22g | 15.3g |
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Calories | 162kcal | 57kcal |
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Fructose | 1.16g |
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Sugar | 2.58g |
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Fiber | 24.1g | 1.9g |
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Calcium | 169mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 1.06mg | 0.7mg |
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Magnesium | 69mg | 8mg |
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Phosphorus | 61mg | 17mg |
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Potassium | 429mg | 197mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | |
Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.04mg |
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Copper | 0.113mg | 0.13mg |
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Manganese | 1.02mg |
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Selenium | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 4345IU | 40IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 217µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 5.84mg |
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Vitamin C | 426mg | 15mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.2mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.081mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.04mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin K | 25.9µg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.01g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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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
166%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

11%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rose hip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Rose hip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Rose hip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Rose hip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?

Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)