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Sugar substitute vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sugar substitute and Cashew?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, while Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 243% higher.
  • Cashew has 48 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Cashew has 12mg.

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 +2275.7%
Contains more Iron +4075%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +7312.5%
Contains more Potassium +1592.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +14350%
Contains more Copper +31257.1%
Contains more Manganese +7422.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +2275.7%
Contains more Iron +4075%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +7312.5%
Contains more Potassium +1592.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +14350%
Contains more Copper +31257.1%
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.
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12
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2680%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 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 B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2680%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +180.8%
Contains more Water +75.8%
Contains more Other +58.7%
Contains more Protein +784.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Carbs +180.8%
Contains more Water +75.8%
Contains more Other +58.7%
Contains more Protein +784.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +2080%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +567.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 Glucose +2080%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +567.3%
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.
Sugar substitute Cashew
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 26.89g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 0g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 84.77g 30.19g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 3.52g 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 4.03g 5.91g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 879mg 37mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 6mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 8mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 39mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 572mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.04mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.007mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.022mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.058mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 25µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.