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Mixed nuts vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mixed nuts and Cashew

  • Mixed nuts are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Manganese, yet Cashew is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 143% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 9 times more Vitamin E than Cashew. Mixed nuts contain 7.82mg of Vitamin E , while Cashew contains 0.9mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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 +216.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +70.4%
Contains more Iron +155.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +142%
Equal in Potassium - 660
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +216.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Manganese +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +70.4%
Contains more Iron +155.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +142%
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 E +768.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +625.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +232%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +498.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
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 E +768.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +625.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +232%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +498.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23%
Contains more Other +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Water +150%
Equal in Protein - 18.22
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 Fats +23%
Contains more Other +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Water +150%
Equal in Protein - 18.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +459.3%
Contains more Sucrose +40%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +459.3%
Contains more Sucrose +40%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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.
Mixed nuts Cashew
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 20.04g 18.22g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 43.85g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 607kcal 553kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 4.15g 5.91g Mixed nuts
Fiber 7g 3.3g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 37mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 229mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 456mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 632mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 5mg 12mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.907mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 2.04mg 1.655mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 19.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.9mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.5mg
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.058mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.062mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.864mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 83µg 25µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.703mg 0.688mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.789mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 1.472mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.283mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.951mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.572mg 0.456mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Cashew
Saturated Fat 8.711g 7.783g Cashew
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 23.797g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 7.845g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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%
Mixed nuts
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.928g)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.

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