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Taro vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro and Jujube

  • Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Jujube is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jujube is 72% higher.
  • Taro contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Jujube. Taro contains 0.095mg of Vitamin B1, while Jujube contains 0.02mg.

Food types used in this article are Taro, raw and Jujube, raw.

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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.
Taro
9
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1
Jujube
Contains more Calcium +104.8%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +356%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Contains more Calcium +104.8%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +230%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +356%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%

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.
Taro
8
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3
Jujube
Contains more Vitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 A +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
3
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1
Jujube
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 +25%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro Jujube
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 Taro Jujube Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 20.23g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.2g Taro
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 26.46g 20.23g Taro
Calories 112kcal 79kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Jujube
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 43mg 21mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.48mg Taro
Magnesium 33mg 10mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 23mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 250mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 3mg Jujube
Zinc 0.23mg 0.05mg Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.073mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.084mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 40IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 2µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 69mg Jujube
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.02mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.04mg Jujube
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.9mg Jujube
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.081mg Taro
Folate 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g Jujube
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Jujube
Low Fats diet Equal
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
18%
Taro
24%
Jujube
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
10%
Jujube

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.