Cashew vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cashew and American cheese
- Cashew has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, American cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 239% more than American cheese.
- American cheese has 40 times less manganese than cashew. Cashew has 1.655mg of manganese, while American cheese has 0.041mg.
- Cashew contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1023.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +960.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4671.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3936.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2724.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1297.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +672.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1211.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +303.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +715.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +661.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +188.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +510% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.046mg | 239% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 1045mg | 101% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.63mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1671mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.041mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 26mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 18.057g | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 1.286g | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 8.236g | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.015mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 2.49mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.054mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 2.6µg | 26% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 31.79g | 19% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 132mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.234mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.403mg | 9% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 371kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 3.7g | 9% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 641mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Folate | 25µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 20.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 18.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 1659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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