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Cashew vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cashew and pollock

  • Cashew is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet pollock is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 237% higher.
  • Cashew contains 92 times more manganese than pollock. Cashew contains 1.655mg of manganese, while pollock contains 0.018mg.
  • Pollock contains less saturated fat.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index than cashew.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.5%
Contains more IronIron +1092.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3558.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +914%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9094.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.6%

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.
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%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34000%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +3616.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +50.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1316.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17659%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1245.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Pollock DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.06mg 237%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Iron 6.68mg 0.56mg 77%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.018mg 71%
Fats 43.85g 1.18g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 0.134g 59%
Magnesium 292mg 81mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.583g 48%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.57mg 47%
Phosphorus 593mg 267mg 47%
Selenium 19.9µg 44.1µg 44%
Saturated fat 7.783g 0.159g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.054mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.1µg 28%
Calories 553kcal 111kcal 22%
Sodium 12mg 419mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 3.949mg 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.223mg 13%
Protein 18.22g 23.48g 11%
Carbs 30.19g 0g 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.432mg 9%
Potassium 660mg 430mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.329mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Folate 25µg 3µg 6%
Calcium 37mg 72mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.28mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.691mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cashew Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cashew
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.