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Roselle vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Roselle and Custard apple?

  • Roselle is higher in Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Custard apple is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Roselle's daily need coverage for Calcium is 19% more.
  • Roselle has 3 times more Magnesium than Custard apple. While Roselle has 51mg of Magnesium, Custard apple has only 18mg.

We used Roselle, raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 65% 18% 56% 0% 0% 16% 0.78% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +616.7%
Contains more IronIron +108.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Zinc ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 40% 17% 0% 0% 2.8% 6.5% 5.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 64% 2% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +769.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.8%
Contains more OtherOther +96.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.6g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roselle Custard apple
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roselle Custard apple Opinion
Calories 49kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Protein 0.96g 1.7g Custard apple
Fats 0.64g 0.6g Roselle
Vitamin C 12mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Net carbs 11.31g 22.8g Custard apple
Carbs 11.31g 25.2g Custard apple
Magnesium 51mg 18mg Roselle
Calcium 215mg 30mg Roselle
Potassium 208mg 382mg Custard apple
Iron 1.48mg 0.71mg Roselle
Fiber 2.4g Custard apple
Phosphorus 37mg 21mg Roselle
Sodium 6mg 4mg Custard apple
Vitamin A 287IU 33IU Roselle
Vitamin A 14µg 2µg Roselle
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 0.5mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 0.221mg Custard apple
Saturated Fat 0.231g Roselle
Tryptophan 0.007mg Custard apple
Lysine 0.037mg Custard apple
Methionine 0.004mg Custard apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roselle Custard apple
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
6%
Roselle
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roselle
Roselle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard apple
Custard apple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/nutrients
  2. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.