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Zucchini vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Zucchini and Jujube

  • Zucchini has more Vitamin B6, however, Jujube is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Jujube covers your daily need of Vitamin C 57% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Jujube. While Zucchini has 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, Jujube has only 0.081mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +540%
Contains more Manganese +110.7%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Equal in Potassium - 250
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 8% 10% 23% 1% 2% 25% 11% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +540%
Contains more Manganese +110.7%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Equal in Potassium - 250

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 A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +550.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.2
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 Fats +60%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Carbs +550.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.2

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini 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 Zucchini Jujube Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 20.23g Jujube
Protein 1.21g 1.2g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.2g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 20.23g Jujube
Calories 17kcal 79kcal Jujube
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Jujube
Fiber 1g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 21mg Jujube
Iron 0.37mg 0.48mg Jujube
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 23mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 250mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 3mg Jujube
Zinc 0.32mg 0.05mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Jujube
Manganese 0.177mg 0.084mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg Zucchini
Vitamin A 200IU 40IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 2µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 69mg Jujube
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.02mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.04mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.9mg Jujube
Vitamin B5 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.081mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g Jujube
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
24%
Jujube
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
10%
Jujube

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.