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Jujube vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jujube and arrowroot

  • Jujube has more vitamin C; however, arrowroot is higher in iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, copper, and zinc.
  • Jujube covers your daily need for vitamin C, 75% more than arrowroot.
  • The glycemic index of arrowroot is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jujube, raw and Arrowroot, 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.
Jujube
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.3% 22% 18% 24% 1.4% 9.9% 0.39% 11% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more IronIron +362.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.1%

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.
Jujube
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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 230% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 9.2% 17% 0% 19% 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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3531.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jujube
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20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +253.3%
Contains more OtherOther +178.4%
~equal in Fats ~0.2g
~equal in Water ~80.75g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 85%
Vitamin C 69mg 1.9mg 75%
Iron 0.48mg 2.22mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.266mg 14%
Phosphorus 23mg 98mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.143mg 10%
Potassium 250mg 454mg 6%
Protein 1.2g 4.24g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Copper 0.073mg 0.121mg 5%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.63mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.693mg 5%
Magnesium 10mg 25mg 4%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.174mg 4%
Carbs 20.23g 13.39g 2%
Calcium 21mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.059mg 1%
Calories 79kcal 65kcal 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Sodium 3mg 26mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 20.23g 12.09g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jujube Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
22%
Jujube
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.