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Cheddar Cheese vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Cashew?

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Cashew is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 241% higher.
  • Cashew is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +1818.9%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +4671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +981.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +768.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Copper +7216.7%
Contains more Manganese +6029.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +1818.9%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +4671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +981.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +768.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Copper +7216.7%
Contains more Manganese +6029.6%

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.
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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1320.8%
Equal in Folate - 25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1320.8%
Equal in Folate - 25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Water +611.9%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +877%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
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
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Water +611.9%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +877%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.1%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +420%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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
Contains more Glucose +420%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 22.87g 18.22g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 3.09g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 404kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 0.48g 5.91g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 710mg 37mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 27mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 455mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 76mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 653mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 3.64mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.03mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.027mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 28.5µg 19.9µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.058mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 27µg 25µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.287mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.688mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.789mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.472mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.928mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.362mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.951mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.094mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.456mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.917g Cashew
Saturated Fat 18.867g 7.783g Cashew
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 7.845g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Cashew
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.