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Rose hips vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between rose hips and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) has less vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Rose hips cover your daily vitamin C needs 473% more than taffy (candy).
  • The glycemic index of rose hips is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2012.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14200%
Contains more IronIron +10500%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +703.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1109.5%
Contains more OtherOther +413%
Contains more FatsFats +879.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.6%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rose hips Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin C 426mg 0mg 473%
Fiber 24.1g 0g 96%
Manganese 1.02mg 0mg 44%
Vitamin E 5.84mg 0.09mg 38%
Vitamin A 217µg 27µg 21%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 0.3µg 21%
Carbs 38.22g 91.56g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.004mg 16%
Magnesium 69mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 169mg 8mg 16%
Potassium 429mg 3mg 13%
Iron 1.06mg 0.01mg 13%
Copper 0.113mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.012mg 12%
Calories 162kcal 397kcal 12%
Phosphorus 61mg 1mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.049g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.002mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0mg 6%
Fats 0.34g 3.33g 5%
Protein 1.6g 0.03g 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 52mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.028mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 14.12g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 2.58g 68.48g N/A
Zinc 0.25mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rose hips Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Rose hips
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.