Roselle vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Roselle and Coconut
- Roselle has more Calcium, and Vitamin C, however, Coconut is higher in Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Roselle covers your daily Calcium needs 20% more than Coconut.
- Coconut contains 4 times less Vitamin C than Roselle. Roselle contains 12mg of Vitamin C, while Coconut contains 3.3mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Roselle, raw and Nuts, coconut meat, 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 | +59.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1435.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.4% |
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 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.2% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5132.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 49kcal | 354kcal |
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| Protein | 0.96g | 3.33g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 33.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.31g | 6.23g |
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| Carbs | 11.31g | 15.23g |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 215mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 208mg | 356mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 6.23g |
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| Fiber | 9g |
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| Copper | 0.435mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 287IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Manganese | 1.5mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.31mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 26µg |
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| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.425g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.121mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.131mg |
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| Leucine | 0.247mg |
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| Lysine | 0.147mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg |
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| Valine | 0.202mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
6%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)