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Roselle vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between roselle and mulberries

  • Roselle is higher in calcium and magnesium; however, mulberries are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B2.
  • Mulberries' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 27% higher.
  • Roselle has 6 times more calcium than mulberries. While roselle has 215mg of calcium, mulberries have only 39mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Roselle, raw and Mulberries, 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 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% 12% 17% 69% 20% 3.3% 16% 1.3% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +451.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more IronIron +25%
~equal in Potassium ~194mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~38mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 121% 0.33% 17% 0% 7.3% 23% 12% 0% 12% 0% 20% 4.5% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
~equal in Water ~87.68g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roselle Mulberry
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 Mulberry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 12mg 36.4mg 27%
Calcium 215mg 39mg 18%
Magnesium 51mg 18mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.101mg 6%
Iron 1.48mg 1.85mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 0.62mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.029mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Carbs 11.31g 9.8g 1%
Zinc 0.12mg 1%
Protein 0.96g 1.44g 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 1µg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g 1%
Calories 49kcal 43kcal 0%
Fats 0.64g 0.39g 0%
Net carbs 11.31g 8.1g N/A
Potassium 208mg 194mg 0%
Sugar 8.1g N/A
Phosphorus 37mg 38mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 10mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.041g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Roselle Mulberry
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
17%
Mulberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
16%
Mulberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
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 - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry 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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.