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Pork vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork and Cashew different?

  • Pork is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 236% higher.

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
1
:
9
Cashew
Contains more Selenium +127.6%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +667.8%
Contains more Magnesium +942.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.1%
Contains more Potassium +56%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.8%
Contains more Copper +2906.8%
Contains more Manganese +18288.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Selenium +127.6%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +667.8%
Contains more Magnesium +942.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.1%
Contains more Potassium +56%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.8%
Contains more Copper +2906.8%
Contains more Manganese +18288.9%

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.
Pork
8
:
4
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
:
3
Cashew
Contains more Protein +49.9%
Contains more Water +1012.9%
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +185.4%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +49.9%
Contains more Water +1012.9%
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +185.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
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2
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +553.8%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +553.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 0g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 27.32g 18.22g Pork
Fats 13.92g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 0g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 242kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 0g 5.91g Pork
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 19mg 37mg Cashew
Iron 0.87mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 28mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 246mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 423mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 62mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 2.39mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.073mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.009mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 45.3µg 19.9µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.423mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.058mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 1.062mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.417mg Pork
Folate 5µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.287mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.688mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.789mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.472mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.928mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.362mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.951mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.094mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.456mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 5.23g 7.783g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.553g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.