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Chestnut vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chestnut and Cashew different?

  • Chestnut is richer in Vitamin C, while Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cashew covers your daily need of Copper 191% more than Chestnut.
  • Chestnut contains 53 times more Vitamin C than Cashew. Chestnut contains 26.7mg of Vitamin C, while Cashew contains 0.5mg.
  • Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +24.3%
Contains more Iron +286.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +499%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +2212%
Contains more Copper +365%
Contains more Manganese +93.8%
Equal in Potassium - 660
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +24.3%
Contains more Iron +286.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +499%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +2212%
Contains more Copper +365%
Contains more Manganese +93.8%
Equal in Potassium - 660

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 C +5240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +52%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
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 C +5240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Folate +52%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1210.6%
Contains more Protein +811%
Contains more Fats +3077.5%
Contains more Other +257.7%
Equal in Carbs - 30.19
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 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 Water +1210.6%
Contains more Protein +811%
Contains more Fats +3077.5%
Contains more Other +257.7%
Equal in Carbs - 30.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4899.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1339.4%
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4899.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1339.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 26.89g Chestnut
Protein 2g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 1.38g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 27.76g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 131kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Chestnut
Fiber 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 46mg 37mg Chestnut
Iron 1.73mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 54mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 99mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 715mg 660mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.25mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.472mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.854mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0.5mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.058mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 38µg 25µg Chestnut
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.071mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.118mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.118mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.047mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.112mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.055mg 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 0.26g 7.783g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut 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
22%
Chestnut
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.523g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.