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Watermelon vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Watermelon and Jujube

  • Watermelon has less Vitamin C.
  • Jujube's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 68% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Watermelon, raw and Jujube, 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.
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +123.2%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Manganese +121.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +123.2%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Manganese +121.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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.
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Jujube
Contains more Vitamin A +1322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin C +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 230% 5% 10% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin C +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +96.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +167.9%
Contains more Other +112.5%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Protein +96.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +167.9%
Contains more Other +112.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Jujube Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 20.23g Jujube
Protein 0.61g 1.2g Jujube
Fats 0.15g 0.2g Jujube
Carbs 7.55g 20.23g Jujube
Calories 30kcal 79kcal Jujube
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g Jujube
Fiber 0.4g Watermelon
Calcium 7mg 21mg Jujube
Iron 0.24mg 0.48mg Jujube
Magnesium 10mg 10mg
Phosphorus 11mg 23mg Jujube
Potassium 112mg 250mg Jujube
Sodium 1mg 3mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg Jujube
Manganese 0.038mg 0.084mg Jujube
Selenium 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 40IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 2µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 8.1mg 69mg Jujube
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.02mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.04mg Jujube
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.9mg Jujube
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.081mg Jujube
Folate 3µg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Jujube
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watermelon Jujube
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Watermelon
24%
Jujube
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
10%
Jujube

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jujube
Jujube is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/nutrients
  2. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.