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Carrot vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Carrot and Cashew

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, while Cashew has more Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 239% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Carrot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, 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.
Carrot
Carrot
0
:
10
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +2126.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1594.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +2308.3%
Contains more Copper +4777.8%
Contains more Manganese +1057.3%
Contains more Selenium +19800%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +2126.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1594.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +2308.3%
Contains more Copper +4777.8%
Contains more Manganese +1057.3%
Contains more Selenium +19800%

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.
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
7
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1080%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.2%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +158.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.062
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 C +1080%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.2%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +158.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.062

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
4
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Water +1597.9%
Contains more Protein +1859.1%
Contains more Fats +18170.8%
Contains more Carbs +215.1%
Contains more Other +164.6%
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Water +1597.9%
Contains more Protein +1859.1%
Contains more Fats +18170.8%
Contains more Carbs +215.1%
Contains more Other +164.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Cashew
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169878.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6605.1%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169878.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6605.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
2
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Glucose +1080%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
Contains more Starch +1542.7%
Contains more Sucrose +61.8%
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cashew
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 +1080%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
Contains more Starch +1542.7%
Contains more Sucrose +61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 0.93g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 0.24g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 9.58g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 41kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 1.43g 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.55g 0.05g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 5.91g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 33mg 37mg Cashew
Iron 0.3mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 12mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 35mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 320mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 69mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.24mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.045mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.143mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 0.1µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 16706IU 0IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0.5mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.058mg
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 19µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin K 13.2µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.191mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.102mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.101mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.02mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.069mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.04mg 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 0.037g 7.783g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.