Nutrition facts · Fruit
Calories in Jujube
Raw jujube has 79 calories per 100 g. Almost all of those calories come from carbohydrates (20.2 g per 100 g), with only 1.2 g of protein and 0.2 g of fat.
Calories come from: Carbs 92% · Fat 2% · Protein 6%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 79 kcal | 1.2 g | 20.2 g | 0.2 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 79 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
What changes the calories
- Dried jujubes have lost most of their water, so the same weight packs noticeably more calories than fresh fruit.
- The pit is not eaten, so weighing whole fruit with the stone overstates what you actually consume.
- Candied or syrup-preserved jujubes carry extra calories from the added sugar.
- Riper, softer jujubes tend to taste sweeter, but the calorie difference between ripeness stages is generally small.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh the edible flesh, or weigh whole fruit and subtract the pits afterward, for the most accurate entry.
- Make sure you log the form you ate: choose raw jujube for fresh fruit and a dried or candied entry for those versions.
- Snap a photo of your snack in BerryFit to log it quickly, then adjust the portion weight if needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in jujube?
Raw jujube has 79 calories per 100 g. Most of these come from its 20.2 g of carbohydrates.
Is jujube high in protein?
No, jujube is a low-protein fruit, with 1.2 g of protein per 100 g. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates.
Do dried jujubes have more calories than fresh?
Yes, per gram. Drying removes water and concentrates the sugars, so dried jujubes are more calorie-dense than the 79 calories per 100 g of fresh fruit.
How does jujube compare to other fruits in calories?
At 79 calories per 100 g, raw jujube sits between grapes (69) and pomegranate (83), and below banana (89).
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Jujube, raw, FDC ID 168151); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
