Jujube vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jujube and yam?
- Jujube is higher in vitamin C, yet yam is higher in potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Jujube's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 58% more.
- The glycemic index of jujube is lower.
We used Jujube, raw and Yam, raw types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +372.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +303.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 69mg | 17.1mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 816mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.293mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.397mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.178mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.112mg | 8% |
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 55mg | 5% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 20.23g | 27.88g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.552mg | 2% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 118kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.2g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.23g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Calcium | 21mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)