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Roselle vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roselle and raisins different?

  • Roselle is higher in calcium and vitamin C; however, raisins are richer in potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for roselle is 17% higher.
  • Roselle contains 5 times more vitamin C than raisins. While roselle contains 12mg of vitamin C, raisins contain only 2.3mg.

Roselle, raw and Raisins, seedless are the varieties used 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%
Raisin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.1%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173%

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%
Raisin
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.1%
~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
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +39.1%
Contains more WaterWater +461.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +600.1%
Contains more OtherOther +264.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roselle Raisin
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 Raisin DV% diff.
Fructose 29.68g 37%
Copper 0.318mg 35%
Carbs 11.31g 79.18g 23%
Calcium 215mg 50mg 17%
Potassium 208mg 749mg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Calories 49kcal 299kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 13%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Vitamin C 12mg 2.3mg 11%
Phosphorus 37mg 101mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.106mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.125mg 7%
Iron 1.48mg 1.88mg 5%
Magnesium 51mg 32mg 5%
Protein 0.96g 3.07g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 0.766mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 2%
Zinc 0.22mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Starch 2.7g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Fats 0.64g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 11.31g 75.48g N/A
Sugar 59.19g N/A
Sodium 6mg 11mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.058g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0%
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roselle Raisin
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
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roselle
Roselle contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin
Raisin 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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.