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Jujube vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jujube and Pumpkin different?

  • Jujube is richer in Vitamin C, while Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Jujube covers your daily need of Vitamin C 67% more than Pumpkin.

Jujube, raw and Pumpkin, raw types were used in this article.

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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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Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.3%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +540%
Contains more Copper +74%
Contains more Manganese +48.8%
Equal in Calcium - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.3%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +540%
Contains more Copper +74%
Contains more Manganese +48.8%
Equal in Calcium - 21

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin C +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +21182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +21182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jujube
3
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Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +211.2%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +56.9%
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +211.2%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +56.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jujube Pumpkin
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 20.23g 6g Jujube
Protein 1.2g 1g Jujube
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Jujube
Carbs 20.23g 6.5g Jujube
Calories 79kcal 26kcal Jujube
Sugar 2.76g Jujube
Fiber 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 21mg 21mg
Iron 0.48mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Pumpkin
Phosphorus 23mg 44mg Pumpkin
Potassium 250mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 3mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.05mg 0.32mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.073mg 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.084mg 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 40IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 69mg 9mg Jujube
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.11mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.6mg Jujube
Vitamin B5 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.061mg Jujube
Folate 16µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g Jujube
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jujube Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
24%
Jujube
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.