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Tamarind vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tamarind and Jujube different?

  • Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Jujube is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Jujube covers your daily need of Vitamin C 73% more than Tamarind.
  • Tamarind contains 21 times more Vitamin B1 than Jujube. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of Vitamin B1, while Jujube contains 0.02mg.

Tamarinds, raw and Jujube, 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.
Contains more Calcium +252.4%
Contains more Iron +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.3%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Contains more Calcium +252.4%
Contains more Iron +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.3%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%

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.
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Jujube
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +208.9%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Contains more Water +148%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +208.9%
Contains more Other +429.4%
Contains more Water +148%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tamarind Jujube
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 Tamarind Jujube Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 20.23g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 1.2g Tamarind
Fats 0.6g 0.2g Tamarind
Carbs 62.5g 20.23g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 79kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Jujube
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 21mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 0.48mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 10mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 23mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg 250mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 3mg Jujube
Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg 0.073mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.084mg Jujube
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 30IU 40IU Jujube
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg 69mg Jujube
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.02mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.04mg Tamarind
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 0.9mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.081mg Jujube
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Jujube
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tamarind Jujube
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tamarind
24%
Jujube
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
10%
Jujube

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients
  2. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.