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Jujube vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jujube and shortbread different?

  • Jujube is richer in vitamin C, while shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Jujube covers your daily need for vitamin C, 77% more than shortbread.
  • Jujube contains 3 times more potassium than shortbread. Jujube contains 250mg of potassium, while shortbread contains 88mg.
  • Jujube is lower in sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index (64) than jujube (27).

Jujube, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more IronIron +520.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +880%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +367.9%

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2062.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +347.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13010%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.3%
Contains more OtherOther +102%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 56%
Fats 0.2g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 37%
Iron 0.48mg 2.98mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.353mg 28%
Calories 79kcal 514kcal 22%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.314mg 21%
Folate 81µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 3mg 353mg 15%
Carbs 20.23g 63.78g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 3.275mg 15%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.393mg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Protein 1.2g 5.37g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Phosphorus 23mg 66mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Potassium 250mg 88mg 5%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.49mg 4%
Copper 0.073mg 0.09mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.071mg 1%
Magnesium 10mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 20.23g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jujube Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.