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Cashew vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cashew and apple strudel

  • Apple strudel contains less copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin K than cashew.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 241% higher.
  • Apple strudel contains 32 times less magnesium than cashew. Cashew contains 292mg of magnesium, while apple strudel contains 9mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in apple strudel is lower.
  • Cashew has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cashew is 25, while the glycemic index of apple strudel is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Strudel, apple.

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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
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 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343%
Contains more IronIron +1490.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +7216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2942.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1697%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +771.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.2%

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
6
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +957.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +806.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1075.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +452.1%
Contains more FatsFats +291.5%
Contains more OtherOther +182.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.1%
Contains more WaterWater +736.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +628.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%

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 strudel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Apple strudel DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.03mg 241%
Phosphorus 593mg 33mg 80%
Iron 6.68mg 0.42mg 78%
Magnesium 292mg 9mg 67%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.19mg 64%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 3.267g 51%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.19mg 51%
Fats 43.85g 11.2g 50%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.04mg 32%
Protein 18.22g 3.3g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.046mg 29%
Saturated fat 7.783g 2.044g 26%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2.9µg 26%
Selenium 19.9µg 6.1µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 5.315g 17%
Potassium 660mg 149mg 15%
Calories 553kcal 274kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.27mg 12%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Lysine 0.928mg 153mg 7%
Sodium 12mg 135mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.33mg 5%
Carbs 30.19g 41.1g 4%
Fiber 3.3g 2.2g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.025mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.42mg 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 15mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Folate 25µg 28µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 25.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.076mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Apple strudel
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
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.