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Cashew vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Corn raw

  • Cashew is richer than Corn raw in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 238% higher.
  • Cashew contains 114 times more Vitamin K than Corn raw. Cashew contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while Corn raw contains 0.3µg.
  • Corn raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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
Cashew
10
:
0
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +1184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +689.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +1156.5%
Contains more Copper +3964.8%
Contains more Manganese +915.3%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +1184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +689.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +1156.5%
Contains more Copper +3964.8%
Contains more Manganese +915.3%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%

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
Cashew
6
:
4
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +11266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +68%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
Cashew
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%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +11266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +68%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
4
:
1
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Protein +457.2%
Contains more Fats +3148.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Other +303.2%
Contains more Water +1362.5%
Cashew
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
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +457.2%
Contains more Fats +3148.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Other +303.2%
Contains more Water +1362.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
2
:
1
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5408.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1510.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5408.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1510.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
2
:
2
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Starch +312.1%
Contains more Sucrose +552.8%
Contains more Glucose +6760%
Contains more Fructose +3780%
Cashew
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
Corn raw
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +312.1%
Contains more Sucrose +552.8%
Contains more Glucose +6760%
Contains more Fructose +3780%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 16.7g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 3.27g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 1.35g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 18.7g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 86kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g 5.7g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 5.91g 6.26g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 2g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 2mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0.52mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 37mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 89mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 270mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 15mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.46mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.054mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.163mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 0.6µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.07mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.155mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.055mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.717mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.093mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.3µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.023mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.129mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.129mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.348mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.137mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.067mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.15mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.185mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.089mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.325g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.432g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.487g Cashew
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.458g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.