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Cashew vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cashew and Teff

  • Cashew has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Teff is richer in Manganese.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 219% more than Teff.
  • Teff has 6 times less Potassium than Cashew. Cashew has 660mg of Potassium, while Teff has 107mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Teff, cooked.

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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
7
:
3
Teff
Teff
Contains more Iron +225.9%
Contains more Magnesium +484%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.2%
Contains more Potassium +516.8%
Contains more Zinc +420.7%
Contains more Copper +871.2%
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +72.8%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 77% 36% 52% 10% 2% 31% 76% 374% 0%
Contains more Iron +225.9%
Contains more Magnesium +484%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.2%
Contains more Potassium +516.8%
Contains more Zinc +420.7%
Contains more Copper +871.2%
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +72.8%

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
10
:
1
Teff
Teff
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.9%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 46% 8% 18% 0% 23% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.9%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
4
:
1
Teff
Teff
Contains more Protein +370.8%
Contains more Fats +6646.2%
Contains more Carbs +52%
Contains more Other +268.1%
Contains more Water +1341%
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
Teff
4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +370.8%
Contains more Fats +6646.2%
Contains more Carbs +52%
Contains more Other +268.1%
Contains more Water +1341%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Teff Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 17.06g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 3.87g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.65g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 19.86g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 101kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Teff
Fiber 3.3g 2.8g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 49mg Teff
Iron 6.68mg 2.05mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 50mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 120mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 107mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 8mg Teff
Zinc 5.78mg 1.11mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.226mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.183mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.033mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.909mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.097mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 18µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.041mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.149mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.146mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.311mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.109mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.125mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.203mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.2mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.088mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Teff
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
9%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.