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Rose hips vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rose hips and cayenne pepper

  • Rose hips have more vitamin C; however, cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, iron, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 745% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 6 times less vitamin C than rose hips. Rose hips have 426mg of vitamin C, while cayenne pepper has 76.4mg.
  • Rose hips have a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.

Food types used in this article are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +369.5%
Contains more IronIron +635.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +892%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +380.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.1%

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%
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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +457.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +859%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +569.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3123.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +210%
Contains more FolateFolate +3433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +628.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +650.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4979.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +411.9%

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 Cayenne pepper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rose hips Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 426mg 76.4mg 388%
Vitamin A 217µg 2081µg 207%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 2.45mg 183%
Vitamin E 5.84mg 29.83mg 160%
Iron 1.06mg 7.8mg 84%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.919mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Potassium 429mg 2014mg 47%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8.701mg 46%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 80.3µg 45%
Manganese 1.02mg 2mg 43%
Phosphorus 61mg 293mg 33%
Copper 0.113mg 0.373mg 29%
Folate 3µg 106µg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.328mg 26%
Fats 0.34g 17.27g 26%
Protein 1.6g 12.01g 21%
Zinc 0.25mg 2.48mg 20%
Magnesium 69mg 152mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 16%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Saturated fat 3.26g 15%
Fiber 24.1g 27.2g 12%
Calories 162kcal 318kcal 8%
Choline 12mg 51.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Carbs 38.22g 56.63g 6%
Calcium 169mg 148mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 30mg 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 14.12g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 2.58g 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rose hips Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Rose hips
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rose hips
Rose hips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.