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Cashew vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew and Adzuki bean different?

  • Cashew has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Adzuki bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 211% higher.
  • Cashew contains 216 times more Saturated Fat than Adzuki bean. While Cashew contains 7.783g of Saturated Fat, Adzuki bean contains only 0.036g.

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Iron +234%
Contains more Magnesium +461.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +253%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +226.6%
Contains more Copper +636.6%
Contains more Manganese +188.8%
Contains more Selenium +1558.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 38% 72% 47% 2% 49% 100% 75% 7%
Contains more Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Iron +234%
Contains more Magnesium +461.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +253%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +226.6%
Contains more Copper +636.6%
Contains more Manganese +188.8%
Contains more Selenium +1558.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cashew
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +384%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 29% 15% 14% 26% 23% 91% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +384%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.3%
Contains more Fats +43750%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +92.4%
Contains more Water +1174.8%
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
Contains more Protein +142.3%
Contains more Fats +43750%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Other +92.4%
Contains more Water +1174.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37257.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.021 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264311.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37257.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Adzuki bean
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Adzuki bean Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 17.47g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 7.52g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.1g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 24.77g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 128kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Adzuki bean
Fiber 3.3g 7.3g Adzuki bean
Calcium 37mg 28mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 2mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 52mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 168mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 532mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 8mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 5.78mg 1.77mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.298mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.573mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 1.2µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.115mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.064mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.717mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.43mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.096mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 121µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.072mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.255mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.3mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.632mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.567mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.079mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.398mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.387mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.198mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.036g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.009g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.021g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Adzuki bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Cashew
16%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
47%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients
  2. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.