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Cashew vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Oregano

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Oregano is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin E , Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Oregano is 490% higher.
  • Cashew contains 4 times more Phosphorus than Oregano. Cashew contains 593mg of Phosphorus, while Oregano contains 148mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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
6
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Contains more Phosphorus +300.7%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +114.9%
Contains more Copper +246.8%
Contains more Selenium +342.2%
Contains more Calcium +4216.2%
Contains more Iron +450.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +201.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 270
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 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Phosphorus +300.7%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +114.9%
Contains more Copper +246.8%
Contains more Selenium +342.2%
Contains more Calcium +4216.2%
Contains more Iron +450.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +201.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 270

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
1
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1928.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.4%
Contains more Folate +848%
Contains more Vitamin K +1723.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.921
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 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1928.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.4%
Contains more Folate +848%
Contains more Vitamin K +1723.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.921

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
:
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +924.5%
Contains more Carbs +128.3%
Contains more Water +91%
Contains more Other +209.8%
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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +924.5%
Contains more Carbs +128.3%
Contains more Water +91%
Contains more Other +209.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3223.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +473%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3223.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +473%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
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Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +538.5%
Contains more Glucose +3700%
Contains more Fructose +2160%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
22% 46% 28% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.91 g
Glucose: 1.9 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +538.5%
Contains more Glucose +3700%
Contains more Fructose +2160%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 26.42g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 9g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 4.28g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 553kcal 265kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 5.91g 4.09g Oregano
Fiber 3.3g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 37mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 6.68mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 292mg 270mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 148mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 12mg 25mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 2.69mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.633mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 19.9µg 4.5µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 0.9mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.177mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 25µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin K 34.1µg 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.203mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.322mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.441mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.78mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.5mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.127mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.449mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.585mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.144mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.716g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.369g Cashew
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Oregano
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
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients

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

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