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Jujube vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jujube and mandarin oranges

  • Jujube is richer than mandarin oranges in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jujube is 47% higher.
  • Jujube contains 2 times more potassium than mandarin oranges. Jujube contains 250mg of potassium, while mandarin oranges contain 166mg.
  • Jujube has a lower glycemic index than mandarin oranges.

Food types used in this article are Jujube, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.6%
Contains more IronIron +220%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.036mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.078mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
Contains more FatsFats +55%
~equal in Water ~85.17g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Vitamin C 69mg 26.7mg 47%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Iron 0.48mg 0.15mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 34µg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.376mg 3%
Copper 0.073mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.058mg 3%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.039mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 37mg 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Potassium 250mg 166mg 2%
Carbs 20.23g 13.34g 2%
Calories 79kcal 53kcal 1%
Protein 1.2g 0.81g 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.31g 0%
Net carbs 20.23g 11.54g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 10.58g N/A
Zinc 0.05mg 0.07mg 0%
Phosphorus 23mg 20mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 2mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.078mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jujube Mandarin orange
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
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
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 - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/nutrients
  2. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.