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Cashew vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cashew and Almond joy

  • Cashew has more Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Almond joy has more Fiber.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 69% more.
  • Cashew has 7 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Almond joy. Cashew has 7.845g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Almond joy has 1.18g.
  • Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar.

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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
Cashew
9
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 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.8%
Contains more IronIron +426%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +429.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73%

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
Cashew
8
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 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
3
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
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.2%
Contains more FatsFats +62.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.1%
Contains more WaterWater +57.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
3
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +352.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +564.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Almond joy Opinion
Calories 553kcal 479kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 4.13g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 26.93g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Net carbs 26.89g 54.51g Almond joy
Carbs 30.19g 59.51g Almond joy
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 64mg Almond joy
Potassium 660mg 254mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 1.27mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 48.34g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 5g Almond joy
Copper 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 112mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 142mg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Almond joy
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 25µg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 17.59g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 5.26g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.18g 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
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Almond joy
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
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.807g)
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 glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.