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Cashew vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew and Chocolate different?

  • Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however, Chocolate is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 130% higher.
  • Cashew contains 17 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. While Cashew contains 0.423mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
  • Cashew has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +187.6%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains more Manganese +16.6%
Contains more Selenium +563.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +187.6%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains more Manganese +16.6%
Contains more Selenium +563.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains more Iron +20.1%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1592%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +321%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1592%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +321%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +273.4%
Contains more Fats +40.2%
Contains more Water +436.1%
Contains more Other +49.4%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%
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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +273.4%
Contains more Fats +40.2%
Contains more Water +436.1%
Contains more Other +49.4%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +618.4%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +618.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +696%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +696%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 18.22g 4.88g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 31.28g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 553kcal 546kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 47.9g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 37mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 6.68mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 292mg 146mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 206mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 559mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 24mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 2.01mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 1.028mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 1.419mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 3µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.54mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.025mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.05mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.725mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.297mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.042mg Cashew
Folate 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 34.1µg 8.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.112g Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 18.519g Cashew
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 9.54g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.092g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.736g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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