Rose hips vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between rose hips and garden rhubarb
- The amount of vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B5, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, and copper in rose hips is higher than in garden rhubarb.
- Rose hips cover your daily vitamin C needs 464% more than garden rhubarb.
- Garden rhubarb has 43 times less vitamin A than rose hips. Rose hips have 4345IU of vitamin A, while garden rhubarb has 102IU.
- Rose hips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rose hips is 64, while the glycemic index of garden rhubarb is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Rhubarb, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +475% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49% |
Contains more IronIron | +381.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +438.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +335.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +420.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5225% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4240% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2063% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +453.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +333.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +841.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +96.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.54 g
Water:
93.61 g
Other:
0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +741.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +57.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +59.6% |
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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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 | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 426mg | 8mg | 464% |
Fiber | 24.1g | 1.8g | 89% |
Vitamin E | 5.84mg | 0.27mg | 37% |
Manganese | 1.02mg | 0.196mg | 36% |
Vitamin A | 217µg | 5µg | 24% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.085mg | 14% |
Magnesium | 69mg | 12mg | 14% |
Carbs | 38.22g | 4.54g | 11% |
Iron | 1.06mg | 0.22mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.113mg | 0.021mg | 10% |
Calcium | 169mg | 86mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 61mg | 14mg | 7% |
Calories | 162kcal | 21kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
Potassium | 429mg | 288mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 29.3µg | 3% |
Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.099g | 1% | |
Choline | 12mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
Folate | 3µg | 7µg | 1% |
Fructose | 1.16g | 1% | |
Protein | 1.6g | 0.9g | 1% |
Fats | 0.34g | 0.2g | 0% |
Net carbs | 14.12g | 2.74g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.58g | 1.1g | N/A |
Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0% |
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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%

11%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

12%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?

Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.