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Lamb vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Cashew different?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 231% higher.
  • Cashew has less Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw are the varieties 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.
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
9
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +255.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1169.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +1744.5%
Contains more Manganese +7422.7%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +255.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1169.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +1744.5%
Contains more Manganese +7422.7%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
7
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +641.3%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +641.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Water +933.1%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +209.8%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
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
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Water +933.1%
Contains more Fats +109.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +209.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
0
:
3
Cashew
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.5%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 Lamb Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 0g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 24.52g 18.22g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 0g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 294kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 0g 5.91g Lamb
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 17mg 37mg Cashew
Iron 1.88mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 23mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 188mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 310mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 72mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 4.46mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.119mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.022mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 26.4µg 19.9µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.058mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.062mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 18µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.287mg
Threonine 1.05mg 0.688mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.789mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.472mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.928mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.362mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.951mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.094mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.456mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 8.83g 7.783g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.047g)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.