Ziziphus jujuba, jujube, red date, Chinese date or "Annab" is a wonder fruit! The fruit and its seeds are used in ancient Persian, Chinese and Korean traditional
medicine, where they are believed to alleviate stress. Jujube has traditionally been used for anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory purposes. It is
also believed to have sedative, anti-spastic, anti-fertility/contraception, hypotensive and antinephritic, cardiotonic, antioxidant, immunostimulant, and wound healing
properties!
A controlled clinical trial found the fruit helpful for chronic constipation. In another clinical trial, jujube was proved to be effective against neonatal jaundice. In Persian
traditional medicine it is used in combination with other herbal medicines to treat colds, flu and coughing.
Research suggests jujube fruit has neuroprotective properties. The fruit, being mucilaginous, is very soothing to the throat and concoctions of jujube have often been
used in pharmacy to treat sore throats.
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 1,201 kJ (287 kcal) |
Carbohydrates | 73.6 g |
Fat | 1.1 g |
Protein | 3.7 g |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin A equiv. | 0 μg 0% |
Thiamine (B1) | 0.21 mg 18% |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.36 mg 30% |
Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg 0% |
Vitamin C | 13 mg 16% |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 79 mg 8% |
Iron | 1.8 mg 14% |
Magnesium | 37 mg 10% |
Manganese | 0.305 mg 15% |
Phosphorus | 100 mg 14% |
Potassium | 531 mg 11% |
Sodium | 9 mg 1% |
Zinc | 0.19 mg 2% |
Other constituents | Quantity |
Water | 19.7 g |
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database (Link to USDA Database entry)