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Cashew vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cashew and Oysters?

  • Cashew is richer in Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Oysters is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% higher.
  • Oysters has 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Cashew. Cashew has 0.423mg of Vitamin B1, while Oysters has 0.036mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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
5
:
Contains more Magnesium +734.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.7%
Contains more Potassium +374.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +1259.9%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +734.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.7%
Contains more Potassium +374.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +1259.9%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.6%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1605%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
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 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.6%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1605%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
:
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +1182.2%
Contains more Carbs +453.9%
Contains more Other +67.1%
Contains more Water +1403.7%
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
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +1182.2%
Contains more Carbs +453.9%
Contains more Other +67.1%
Contains more Water +1403.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4603%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +642.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4603%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +642.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
:
Contains more Starch +2510%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2360%
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
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2510%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2360%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 5.45g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 11.42g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 3.42g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 5.45g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 102kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g 0.9g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 1.23g Oysters
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 6.68mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 292mg 35mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 194mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 139mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 166mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 2.195mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 1.655mg 0.591mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 0IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.036mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.447mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.061mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 14µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.138mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.046mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.459mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.716mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.762mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.257mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.413mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.523mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.22mg Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.068g Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.506g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.056g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients

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

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