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Roselle vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between roselle and dried fruit

  • Roselle has more calcium and vitamin C, while dried fruit has more potassium, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Dried fruit covers your daily need for potassium, 28% more than roselle.
  • Roselle contains 12 times more vitamin C than dried fruit. While roselle contains 12mg of vitamin C, dried fruit contains only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Roselle, raw and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +458.7%
Contains more IronIron +79.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.9%

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% 4.7% 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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +180.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +253.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +453.8%
Contains more OtherOther +403.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roselle Dried fruit DV% diff.
Copper 0.343mg 38%
Fiber 7.3g 29%
Vitamin E 4.33mg 29%
Potassium 208mg 1162mg 28%
Vitamin A 14µg 180µg 18%
Carbs 11.31g 62.64g 17%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Calcium 215mg 55mg 16%
Iron 1.48mg 2.66mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 2.589mg 14%
Vitamin C 12mg 1mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 10%
Manganese 0.235mg 10%
Calories 49kcal 241kcal 10%
Phosphorus 37mg 71mg 5%
Magnesium 51mg 32mg 5%
Protein 0.96g 3.39g 5%
Zinc 0.39mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.074mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Fats 0.64g 0.51g 0%
Net carbs 11.31g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Sodium 6mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roselle Dried fruit
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
5%
Roselle
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.