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Roselle vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roselle and Rose hips

  • Roselle has more Iron, however, Rose hips has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rose hips is 460% higher.

Food types used in this article are Roselle, raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.2%
Contains more IronIron +39.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~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 1420% 261% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +319.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +88.2%
Contains more WaterWater +47.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.9%
Contains more OtherOther +131.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roselle Rose hips Opinion
Calories 49kcal 162kcal Rose hips
Protein 0.96g 1.6g Rose hips
Fats 0.64g 0.34g Roselle
Vitamin C 12mg 426mg Rose hips
Net carbs 11.31g 14.12g Rose hips
Carbs 11.31g 38.22g Rose hips
Magnesium 51mg 69mg Rose hips
Calcium 215mg 169mg Roselle
Potassium 208mg 429mg Rose hips
Iron 1.48mg 1.06mg Roselle
Sugar 2.58g Roselle
Fiber 24.1g Rose hips
Copper 0.113mg Rose hips
Zinc 0.25mg Rose hips
Phosphorus 37mg 61mg Rose hips
Sodium 6mg 4mg Rose hips
Vitamin A 287IU 4345IU Rose hips
Vitamin A 14µg 217µg Rose hips
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hips
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hips
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.016mg Rose hips
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.166mg Rose hips
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 1.3mg Rose hips
Vitamin B5 0.8mg Rose hips
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Rose hips
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hips
Folate 3µg Rose hips
Choline 12mg Rose hips
Fructose 1.16g Rose hips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roselle Rose hips
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
154%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
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 - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.