Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) Nutrition Facts
Wild rose hips were a valuable food for Northern Plains Indians, offering a tart, seasonal harvest from the landscape. They could be eaten fresh, dried, or prepared in different ways.
Per serving, rose hips provide 162 calories, 0.3g fat, 38.2g carbs, 1.6g protein, 24.1g fiber, and 2.6g sugar. The sugar is low, so they’re not especially sweet.
Their high fiber makes them filling, which helps explain why they were a useful, satisfying food. Rose hips also brought a bright, fruity flavor to traditional diets.
Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians)
Serving size: 100 g
Calories162kcal
Net Carbs14.1g
Protein1.6g
Fat0.3g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 4%
Carbs 94%
Fat 2%
What is this food made of?
Water 59%
Protein 2%
Carbs 39%
Fat 0%
Blood Sugar Index0Low
Inflammation Score1Low
PRAL Score0.78Acidic
Amino Acid Score6%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 162 | 8% | |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 4 mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 24.1 g | 96% | ||
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | — | |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.8 mcg | 39% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 mcg | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4340 mcg | 543% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 217 mcg | 27% |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 426 mg | 710% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 25.9 mcg | 22% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central