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Jujube, flesh only

Jujube is a fruit, and the figures here refer to its flesh only. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 20g per 100g, all of which is recorded as sugars. The flesh also contains 57mg of vitamin C and 240mg of potassium per 100g, with an energy content of 371 kJ.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. The sugar and energy content are relevant when comparing foods or keeping track of carbohydrate or energy intake. Jujube flesh contains little fat, saturated fat or salt. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

87 kcal

Energy

371 kJ

Fat

0.3g

of which saturates

0.1g

Carbohydrate

20g

of which sugars

20g

Protein

1.5g

Salt

0.01g

Water

77g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

4µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin C

57mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.03mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.03mg

Niacin (B3)

0.8mg

Vitamin B6

0.08mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Calcium

30mg

Iron

0.6mg

Magnesium

10mg

Phosphorus

22mg

Potassium

240mg

Sodium

4mg

Zinc

0.1mg

Copper

0.07mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources;). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published