scored 83/100
Jujube is a small, nutrient-dense stone fruit rich in vitamin C, potassium, and polyphenols, offering immune support and cardiovascular benefits with minimal calories.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 83.
Native to China and cultivated across Asia, the Middle East, and increasingly in Mediterranean regions, jujube has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine for over 4,000 years. Modern nutritional analysis reveals why: jujubes deliver exceptional vitamin C content (69mg per 100g, comparable to oranges) alongside substantial potassium (250mg), supporting cardiovascular health and blood pressure regulation. The fruit's polyphenol profile—including flavonoids and phenolic acids—provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity relevant to aging prevention and chronic disease risk reduction. Unlike many fruits, jujubes offer a favorable carbohydrate-to-nutrient ratio, making them suitable for stable blood sugar management when consumed in moderation. The presence of compounds like cyclopeptide alkaloids and saponins documented in ethnobotanical research suggests potential anxiolytic and sleep-supportive properties, though human evidence remains limited. Fresh jujubes are firmer and more nutrient-dense than dried varieties, though both retain bioactive compounds. Their low sodium profile and mineral diversity make them particularly valuable for individuals managing hypertension or seeking electrolyte balance. Jujubes represent an underutilized longevity food offering multifaceted benefits with minimal metabolic burden.
High vitamin C content (69mg/100g) supports neutrophil function, collagen synthesis, and antibody production, strengthening mucosal and systemic immunity
Potassium (250mg/100g) promotes vasodilation and counteracts sodium's hypertensive effects; polyphenols reduce arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction
Polyphenolic compounds including flavonoids neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress implicated in aging and age-related diseases
Traditional use supported by emerging research on cyclopeptide alkaloids and saponins potentially modulating GABA receptors and nervous system tone
Low glycemic impact despite carbohydrate content due to fiber and polyphenol-mediated slowed glucose absorption, supporting insulin sensitivity
Midday consumption aligns with peak alertness and metabolic function; the vitamin C and polyphenol boost supports afternoon energy without sleep disruption, while post-meal consumption moderates blood sugar spikes
Breaks a fast
Evening consumption may support sleep quality due to emerging evidence for nervous system-calming compounds, making jujube flexible for mid-afternoon snacks or pre-bedtime consumption (1-2 hours before sleep)
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower jujube is than the average across 95 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Jujube is classified as a fruit. Jujube is a small, nutrient-dense stone fruit rich in vitamin C, potassium, and polyphenols, offering immune support and cardiovascular benefits with minimal calories.
Jujube scores 83/100 in Formulate, making it a great choice. Its strongest contributions come from Vitamin C, Copper, Niacin. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Not particularly. A 140 g serving provides about 1.7 g of protein (~3% of the 50 g daily value).
Not really. A 140 g serving provides about 0 g of fiber (~0% of the 28 g daily value).
In a 140 g serving, jujube is highest in Vitamin C (~107% DV), Copper (~11% DV).
Not really. A 140 g serving has about 28.3 g of net carbs (28.3 g total minus 0 g fiber).
Best in the midday. Midday consumption aligns with peak alertness and metabolic function; the vitamin C and polyphenol boost supports afternoon energy without sleep disruption, while post-meal consumption moderates blood sugar spikes
A typical serving is around 140 g (~111 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating jujube alongside several other fruit sources.
Jujube pairs nicely with: Pair with almonds or walnuts because fat slows gastric emptying, moderating glucose response and enhancing absorption of fat-soluble polyphenol compounds; Combine with green tea because catechins synergize with jujube polyphenols, amplifying antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects; Eat with leafy greens (spinach, kale) because vitamin C in jujube enhances non-heme iron bioavailability from plant sources, supporting oxygen transport; Mix into plain yogurt with cinnamon because probiotics support polyphenol metabolism, and cinnamon enhances glucose regulation synergistically.
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