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Jujube vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jujube and tamarind different?

  • Jujube is richer in vitamin C, while tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Jujube covers your daily need for vitamin C, 73% more than tamarind.

Jujube, raw and Tamarinds, 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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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +820%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.2%
Contains more IronIron +483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +391.3%

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2µg
~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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +148%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.3%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.9%
Contains more OtherOther +429.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jujube Tamarind
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 Tamarind DV% diff.
Vitamin C 69mg 3.5mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.428mg 34%
Iron 0.48mg 2.8mg 29%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Magnesium 10mg 92mg 20%
Carbs 20.23g 62.5g 14%
Phosphorus 23mg 113mg 13%
Potassium 250mg 628mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.152mg 9%
Calories 79kcal 239kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1.938mg 6%
Calcium 21mg 74mg 5%
Manganese 0.084mg 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 3%
Protein 1.2g 2.8g 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.066mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.272g 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 3mg 28mg 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.086mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.6g 1%
Net carbs 20.23g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Zinc 0.05mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.