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Rose hips vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rose hips and Tamarind

  • Rose hips have more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Tamarind is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Rose hips covers your daily Vitamin C needs 469% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains 109 times less Vitamin A than Rose hips. Rose hips contain 217µg of Vitamin A, while Tamarind contains 2µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) and Tamarinds, 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.
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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.4%
Contains more IronIron +164.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.2%

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.
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% 261% 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 12% 1.8% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12071.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14383.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5740%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +825%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.152mg
~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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +86.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.5%
Contains more OtherOther +128.8%

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 Tamarind
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rose hips Tamarind Opinion
Calories 162kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Protein 1.6g 2.8g Tamarind
Fats 0.34g 0.6g Tamarind
Vitamin C 426mg 3.5mg Rose hips
Net carbs 14.12g 57.4g Tamarind
Carbs 38.22g 62.5g Tamarind
Magnesium 69mg 92mg Tamarind
Calcium 169mg 74mg Rose hips
Potassium 429mg 628mg Tamarind
Iron 1.06mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Sugar 2.58g 38.8g Rose hips
Fiber 24.1g 5.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.113mg 0.086mg Rose hips
Zinc 0.25mg 0.1mg Rose hips
Phosphorus 61mg 113mg Tamarind
Sodium 4mg 28mg Rose hips
Vitamin A 4345IU 30IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 217µg 2µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 5.84mg 0.1mg Rose hips
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hips
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.152mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.143mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.066mg Rose hips
Vitamin K 25.9µg 2.8µg Rose hips
Folate 3µg 14µg Tamarind
Choline 12mg 8.6mg Rose hips
Saturated Fat 0.272g Rose hips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Fructose 1.16g Rose hips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rose hips Tamarind
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
154%
Rose hips
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Rose hips
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 - 36.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rose hips
Rose hips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.