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Roselle vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roselle and Fruit salad

  • Fruit salad contains less Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin C than Roselle.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Roselle is 20% higher.
  • Fruit salad has 6 times less Magnesium than Roselle. Roselle has 51mg of Magnesium, while Fruit salad has 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Roselle, raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +537.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1854.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains more IronIron +492%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
~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 11% 36% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.011mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2033.3%
Contains more OtherOther +96.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
~equal in Water ~86.15g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roselle Fruit salad
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 Fruit salad Opinion
Calories 49kcal 50kcal Fruit salad
Protein 0.96g 0.51g Roselle
Fats 0.64g 0.03g Roselle
Vitamin C 12mg 3.3mg Roselle
Net carbs 11.31g 12.05g Fruit salad
Carbs 11.31g 13.05g Fruit salad
Magnesium 51mg 8mg Roselle
Calcium 215mg 11mg Roselle
Potassium 208mg 116mg Roselle
Iron 1.48mg 0.25mg Roselle
Fiber 1g Fruit salad
Copper 0.05mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0.14mg Fruit salad
Phosphorus 37mg 14mg Roselle
Sodium 6mg 5mg Fruit salad
Vitamin A 287IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A 14µg 30µg Fruit salad
Manganese 0.151mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.011mg
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.014mg Roselle
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 0.356mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B5 0.053mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B6 0.027mg Fruit salad
Folate 3µg Fruit salad
Saturated Fat 0.004g Roselle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Fruit salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g Fruit salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roselle Fruit salad
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
5%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad 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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.