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Cashew vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cashew and Apple pie

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Potassium in Cashew is higher than in Apple pie.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 239% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie has 42 times less Magnesium than Cashew. Cashew has 292mg of Magnesium, while Apple pie has 7mg.
  • Apple pie contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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
10
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Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +452.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4071.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2370.8%
Contains more Potassium +915.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +3512.5%
Contains more Copper +4671.7%
Contains more Manganese +809.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +452.1%
Contains more Magnesium +4071.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2370.8%
Contains more Potassium +915.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +3512.5%
Contains more Copper +4671.7%
Contains more Manganese +809.3%

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.
Cashew
7
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +997.4%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +997.4%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +858.9%
Contains more Fats +298.6%
Contains more Other +182.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +903.8%
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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +858.9%
Contains more Fats +298.6%
Contains more Other +182.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +903.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +442.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 18.22g 1.9g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 11g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 34g Apple pie
Calories 553kcal 237kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Apple pie
Fiber 3.3g 1.6g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 11mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 1.21mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 7mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 24mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 65mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 266mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.16mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.046mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.182mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.134mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.119mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.038mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 4µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.026mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.054mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.073mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.129mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.07mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.032mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.088mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.084mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.038mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 4.388g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 2.198g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Apple pie
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
34%
Cashew
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.986g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.