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Cashew vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cashew and Coconut

  • Cashew has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, while Coconut has more Fiber.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 196% higher.
  • Coconut contains 171 times less Vitamin K than Cashew. Cashew contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while Coconut contains 0.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cashew is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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.
Cashew
10
:
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +174.9%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +424.8%
Contains more Potassium +85.4%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +425.5%
Contains more Copper +404.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +97%
Equal in Manganese - 1.5
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 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +174.9%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +424.8%
Contains more Potassium +85.4%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +425.5%
Contains more Copper +404.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +97%
Equal in Manganese - 1.5

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +672.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +16950%
Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Equal in Folate - 26
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 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +672.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +16950%
Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
:
Contains more Protein +447.1%
Contains more Fats +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Contains more Other +164.6%
Contains more Water +803.7%
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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +447.1%
Contains more Fats +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Contains more Other +164.6%
Contains more Water +803.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1570%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2043.4%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1570%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2043.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 6.23g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 3.33g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 33.49g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 15.23g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 354kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 6.23g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 9g Coconut
Calcium 37mg 14mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 2.43mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 32mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 113mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 356mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 20mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 1.1mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.435mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 1.5mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 10.1µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.24mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.066mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.02mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.54mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.3mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.054mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 26µg Coconut
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.2µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.039mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.121mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.131mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.247mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.147mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.062mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.169mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.202mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.077mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 29.698g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 1.425g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.366g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.