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Beefsteak raw vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beefsteak raw and cashew

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, while cashew has more copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 235% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cashew is lower.
  • Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0, while the glycemic index of cashew is 25.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1068%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76%
Contains more IronIron +234%
Contains more CopperCopper +2678.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
~equal in Zinc ~5.78mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Cashew
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +464%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2173.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Cashew
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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 ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1302.5%
Contains more FatsFats +718.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +669.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +910.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4050.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak raw Cashew
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.079mg 2.195mg 235%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Manganese 1.655mg 72%
Magnesium 25mg 292mg 64%
Fats 5.36g 43.85g 59%
Iron 2mg 6.68mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 23.797g 54%
Phosphorus 220mg 593mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 7.845g 51%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.423mg 29%
Saturated fat 1.875g 7.783g 27%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 34.1µg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.062mg 25%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Calories 134kcal 553kcal 21%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 17%
Selenium 27.9µg 19.9µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.058mg 10%
Carbs 0g 30.19g 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.417mg 10%
Potassium 375mg 660mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Folate 3µg 25µg 6%
Protein 21.38g 18.22g 6%
Zinc 5.3mg 5.78mg 4%
Calcium 5mg 37mg 3%
Sodium 55mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.89g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 5.91g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Cashew
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.