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Beef Liver vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef Liver and Cashew

  • Beef Liver has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Cashew is higher in Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2941% more than Cashew.
  • Cashew has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 Copper +550.7%
Contains more Selenium +81.4%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1290.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Manganese +364.9%
Equal in Iron - 6.68
Equal in Zinc - 5.78
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Copper +550.7%
Contains more Selenium +81.4%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1290.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Manganese +364.9%
Equal in Iron - 6.68
Equal in Zinc - 5.78

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5805.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1550.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +912%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118%
Contains more Vitamin K +933.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
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 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5805.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1550.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +912%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118%
Contains more Vitamin K +933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Water +1031%
Contains more Fats +733.7%
Contains more Carbs +488.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 +59.6%
Contains more Water +1031%
Contains more Fats +733.7%
Contains more Carbs +488.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2017.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.4%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2017.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 29.08g 18.22g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 5.13g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 191kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 0g 5.91g Beef Liver
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 6mg 37mg Cashew
Iron 6.54mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 21mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 497mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 352mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 79mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 5.3mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 14.283mg 2.195mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 36.1µg 19.9µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.5mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.058mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 1.062mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.864mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.417mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 25µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.287mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.688mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.789mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.472mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.928mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.362mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.951mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.094mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.456mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 0mg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.365g Cashew
Saturated Fat 2.947g 7.783g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 7.845g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver 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
1067%
Beef Liver
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.