What is the difference between jujube and red date? Differences are: 1, different appearance, dates, also known as Iraqi honey dates, shaped like inverted jujube, seed long strip, the middle of the groove, red jujube is oblong, 1.5 centimeters to 5 centimeters long, ripe deep red. It can be divided into big dates and small dates, long dates and round dates. 2, the taste is different, dates taste similar to persimmon cake, there is a kind of date unique flavor, sweetness is very high. Jujubes are not as sweet as jujubes.3. Nutritional value is different, jujubes are rich in protein, fat, sugar, carotene, B vitamins, vitamin C and so on. Dates rich in fiber is very soft, will not cause harm to the sensitive stomach and intestines. 4, eat different, dates are generally used to make soup, dates used to make tea or eat raw.