Rose hips vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rose hips and sunflower seeds different?
- Rose hips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber; however, sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rose hips is 472% higher.
- Rose hips contain 87 times more vitamin A than sunflower seeds. While rose hips contain 4345IU of vitamin A, sunflower seeds contain only 50IU.
- Sunflower seeds have a lower glycemic index (20) than rose hips (64).
Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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 CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +371% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +395.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1492.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1900% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +982% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.2% |
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 | +30328.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7133.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +502.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +9150% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +541.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1669.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +7466.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +359.2% |
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:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1140.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1198.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +15035.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +156.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.16 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3471.4% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 426mg | 1.4mg | 472% |
Vitamin E | 5.84mg | 35.17mg | 196% |
Copper | 0.113mg | 1.8mg | 187% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 154% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 1.48mg | 122% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 1.345mg | 98% |
Selenium | 53µg | 96% | |
Phosphorus | 61mg | 660mg | 86% |
Fats | 0.34g | 51.46g | 79% |
Fiber | 24.1g | 8.6g | 62% |
Magnesium | 69mg | 325mg | 61% |
Folate | 3µg | 227µg | 56% |
Iron | 1.06mg | 5.25mg | 52% |
Monounsaturated fat | 18.528g | 46% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 8.335mg | 44% |
Zinc | 0.25mg | 5mg | 43% |
Manganese | 1.02mg | 1.95mg | 40% |
Protein | 1.6g | 20.78g | 38% |
Vitamin A | 217µg | 3µg | 24% |
Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 0µg | 22% |
Calories | 162kcal | 584kcal | 21% |
Saturated fat | 4.455g | 20% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.355mg | 15% |
Calcium | 169mg | 78mg | 9% |
Choline | 12mg | 55.1mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
Potassium | 429mg | 645mg | 6% |
Carbs | 38.22g | 20g | 6% |
Fructose | 1.16g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 14.12g | 11.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.58g | 2.62g | N/A |
Sodium | 4mg | 9mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.494mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.315mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.632mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

207%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?

Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

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

Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)