Fruits / Tropical Fruits
Jujube Indian/Chinese date
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 91% |
| Calories | 73kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 16.4 g/ 348g (4%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 25 mg/ 70mg (35%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 44 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 96 mg/ 700mg (13%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Sodium | 4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%) free |
What is this food?
Jujube (Indian/Chinese date) is a small sweet fruit, often eaten as a snack or used in sweets and drinks. It’s naturally sweet and contains carbohydrates and some fiber.
Why it matters to health
Jujube can help you get dietary fiber (about 2.9 g per 100 g), which supports regular digestion and helps you feel fuller between meals. It also provides carbohydrates for energy. On the other hand, it’s still a sweet fruit, so if you eat a lot, it can add up in calories and sugar intake for the day. The good news: it has very low fat and low sodium, so it’s generally a lighter choice compared with many processed sweets.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a snack: pair a small serving of jujube with plain yogurt or nuts to balance your snack.
- Watch portion size—keep it to a small handful, especially if you already have rice or bread in your meals.
- If you’re buying dried jujube, check the label and choose options with less added sugar.
- For better fullness, combine with fiber-rich foods (e.g., fruit + nuts, or fruit + oats).
Common Filipino dishes
Jujube in sweets, halo-halo toppings, fruit-based desserts, herbal tea infusions, homemade fruit compote
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