Is the vitamin C contained in jujube really more than 70 times that contained in apples, pears, etc

Yes. Jujube is a nutritious product and is known as the "king of fruits". Jujube is rich in vitamin A, B, C and other vitamins necessary for the human body and 18 kinds of amino acids and minerals, of which the content of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is as high as 70 80 times that of grapes and apples, because of its vitamin content is very high, it has the reputation of "natural vitamin pill".

The content of rutin (vitamin P) is also high, and these two vitamins have a certain effect on cancer prevention, high blood pressure and high blood lipids.

Jujube is warm and sweet, contains protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, in addition to carotene, etc., very rich in nutrition, folk have "eat jujube every day, life does not show old" said.

Jujube can improve human immunity and inhibit cancer cells: pharmacological studies have found that jujube can promote the production of white blood cells, reduce serum cholesterol, increase serum albumin, protect the liver, and jujube also contains substances that inhibit cancer cells and even make cancer cells transform into normal cells.

People who regularly eat fresh jujube rarely suffer from gallstones, because the rich vitamin C in fresh jujube makes the excess cholesterol in the body turn into bile acids, and the less cholesterol, the probability of stone formation will be reduced.

It also has a good tonic effect on people who are weak after illness.

The rutin contained in jujube can soften blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure and has a preventive effect on hypertension.

Anti-allergic, remove fishy odor, strange smell, calm the mind and calm the nerves, nootropic and brain-friendly, and enhance appetite.

It has a good effect on enhancing muscle strength, eliminating fatigue, dilating blood vessels, increasing myocardial contractility, and improving myocardial nutrition.

Jujube contains a large number of carbohydrates, mainly glucose, but also contains fructose, sucrose and oligosaccharides composed of glucose and fructose, arabinan and galacturonolan. It also contains a lot of vitamin C, riboflavin, thiamine, carotene, niacin and other vitamins. It has a strong nourishing effect, can improve the body's immune function, and enhance the ability to resist diseases.

No, the amount of vitamin C per 100 grams of dried dates is 7 times that of apples per 100 grams. It is twice the size of Ya pear and the double of Jing Bai pear.

The content of vitamin C in jujube is generally 100g1 gram of red dates, 15 red dates are generally 40g, and vitamin C is 26508mgGenerally, apples weigh 200g, and vitamin C is 33804mg.

So 15 jujubes are about 3 4 (three-quarters) of apples.

Remember.

100g of jujube contains 243 mg of vitamin C, 2 mg for apples, and 6 mg for pears. The vitamin C content of jujube is 120 times that of apples and 40 times that of pears.

Editor's note: The crisp and sweet taste of jujube often makes people can't help but take a bite after bite, jujube vitamin C content is quite high, according to the data, the fiber quality of jujube is higher than that of apples and pears, there are grams of dietary fiber per 100 grams, some people like to have some green jujube to help smooth, jujube is often regarded as a smooth holy product! The skin is pale green, which is pleasing to the eye; The bite is refreshing and juicy, and the taste is both crisp and sweet; This is the Indian date known as the Taiwanese green apple, which is the date we see in the market.

It is called Indian jujube, of course, because it is native to India, but after it was introduced to Taiwan, under the improvement of farmers, a lot of varieties were derived, among which the honey dates produced by Kaohsiung Bird's Nest have the most abundant yield and the best quality. Its fruit is moderate, the skin is thin and the flesh is crisp, the flesh is fine, sweet, crisp and juicy, and the flavor is excellent, and it has almost become a characteristic agricultural product in Taiwan. Jujubes are a popular fruit during the Spring Festival, and from December to February of the following year, they are the most delicious season.

Dates are not only luscious, but also rich in vitamins, with 28 to 70 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams, which is 5 times that of watermelon, 9 times that of pear, and 20 times that of apple. It also contains 192 mg of potassium and grams of crude protein, making it a fruit with excellent protein content, like yellow watermelon, peaches, and cantaloupe. There are also fructose, fiber, dietary fiber, phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, carrots and vitamins A and B.

In addition to being eaten fresh, dates can also be processed into candied fruit or dried dates, which are also popular with the general public because they are rich in iron and fiber. Dried dates that taste unique When buying dates, you can generally use the color of the fruit to help judge. The fruit color is light green and shiny, the fruit shape is complete and plump, slightly medium oval, the fruit pedicle part is relatively open, the tip of the fruit does not appear overripe brown, and the skin color has a waxy luster, which means that it is at least 9 times ripe, and the quality is the best.

If there are a little small spots such as freckles on the outer skin, this is because there is sufficient sunlight, as long as the junction between the fruit pedicle and the fruit is smooth and there is no crease, it means that it is fully ripe, and it tastes crisp, sweet and fragrant; If the fruit is dark green but not shiny, it means that it is not ripe, and it tastes less sweet and has a strong astringency; Overripe jujubes are yellow-brown in color, old and creamy, and the flesh is soft to eat, and the taste is not good. 【For the full article, please see "Agricultural Children's Network"**] About the author: Agricultural Children's Network provides rich agricultural knowledge in Huchang, which can answer agricultural questions for you, and also provide a variety of life information, which can increase your fun in life!

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