Edible parts
Fruit flesh (as sold)
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 678 kJ / 162 kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 15% |
| Natural sugars | 2.58 g | 3% |
| Fat | 0.34 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 24.1 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 217 µg RAE | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 426 mg | 533% |
| Vitamin E | 5.84 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin K | 25.9 µg | 35% |
| Folate | 3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.8 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 12 mg | — |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.06 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 69 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 429 mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1.02 mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 61 mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) (USDA FDC SR Legacy 168998). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Fresh hips, seeds and hairs scraped out. Vitamin C in another league — one of the atlas peaks. Fibre is the rest of the story. The dried tea is a separate entry.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Rosehip (Rosa canina) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under fruit. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Fruit flesh (as sold).