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Nougat vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nougat and Cashew

  • Nougat has less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 than Cashew.
  • Cashew covers your daily need of Copper 229% more than Nougat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
Nougat
0
:
10
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Iron +1032.2%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +978.2%
Contains more Potassium +528.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +1276.2%
Contains more Copper +1538.1%
Contains more Manganese +444.4%
Contains more Selenium +665.4%
Nougat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Iron +1032.2%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +978.2%
Contains more Potassium +528.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +1276.2%
Contains more Copper +1538.1%
Contains more Manganese +444.4%
Contains more Selenium +665.4%

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.
Nougat
Nougat
4
:
7
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1985%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Nougat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Cashew
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 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1985%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
Nougat
1
:
4
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Protein +447.1%
Contains more Fats +2525.7%
Contains more Water +141.9%
Contains more Other +452.2%
Nougat
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Cashew
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 +206%
Contains more Protein +447.1%
Contains more Fats +2525.7%
Contains more Water +141.9%
Contains more Other +452.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
Nougat
1
:
2
Cashew
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Nougat
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 26.89g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 1.67g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 92.39g 30.19g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 44.97g 5.91g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 3.3g
Calcium 32mg 37mg Cashew
Iron 0.59mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 32mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 55mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 105mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 33mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.42mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.134mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.304mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 2.6µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Nougat
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.9mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.058mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 5µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Nougat
Vitamin K 0µg 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 1.667g 7.783g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 7.845g Cashew

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
10%
Nougat
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.