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Jujube vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jujube and croissant

  • Jujube is higher in vitamin C, yet croissant is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Jujube covers your daily vitamin C needs 76% more than croissant.
  • The amount of sodium in jujube is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jujube is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Jujube, raw and Croissants, butter.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.2%
Contains more IronIron +322.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +356.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +292.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +34400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1840%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +235.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +583.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.4%
Contains more OtherOther +252.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin C 69mg 0.2mg 76%
Saturated fat 11.659g 53%
Selenium 22.7µg 41%
Fats 0.2g 21g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.388mg 31%
Vitamin A 2µg 206µg 23%
Folate 88µg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Sodium 3mg 467mg 20%
Iron 0.48mg 2.03mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 17%
Calories 79kcal 406kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.241mg 15%
Protein 1.2g 8.2g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 14%
Phosphorus 23mg 105mg 12%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.33mg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 10%
Carbs 20.23g 45.8g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 2.188mg 8%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.75mg 6%
Potassium 250mg 118mg 4%
Calcium 21mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.058mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 20.23g 43.2g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jujube Croissant
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
22%
Jujube
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.