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Jujube vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jujube and nutmeg

  • Jujube has more vitamin C, while nutmeg has more manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 122% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 23 times less vitamin C than jujube. Jujube contains 69mg of vitamin C, while nutmeg contains 3mg.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of jujube is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Jujube, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
1
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%
Nutmeg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1730%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +776.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40%
Contains more IronIron +533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1306.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +4200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +826.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3352.4%

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
1
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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +1149.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +386.7%
Contains more FatsFats +18055%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.6%
Contains more OtherOther +356.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.084mg 2.9mg 122%
Saturated fat 25.94g 118%
Copper 0.073mg 1.027mg 106%
Fiber 20.8g 83%
Vitamin C 69mg 3mg 73%
Fats 0.2g 36.31g 56%
Magnesium 10mg 183mg 41%
Iron 0.48mg 3.04mg 32%
Phosphorus 23mg 213mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.346mg 27%
Calories 79kcal 525kcal 22%
Zinc 0.05mg 2.15mg 19%
Folate 76µg 19%
Calcium 21mg 184mg 16%
Carbs 20.23g 49.29g 10%
Protein 1.2g 5.84g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.16mg 6%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Potassium 250mg 350mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.299mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.057mg 1%
Sodium 3mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 20.23g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jujube Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.