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Cashew vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cashew and Arborio rice

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B1 in Cashew is higher than in Arborio rice.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 236% more than Arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice has 153 times less Saturated Fat than Cashew. Cashew has 7.783g of Saturated Fat, while Arborio rice has 0.051g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +357.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1697%
Contains more Potassium +2438.5%
Contains more Zinc +1345%
Contains more Copper +2948.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.6%
Contains more Selenium +165.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +357.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1697%
Contains more Potassium +2438.5%
Contains more Zinc +1345%
Contains more Copper +2948.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.6%
Contains more Selenium +165.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +606.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +136%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +606.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +136%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +672%
Contains more Fats +22978.9%
Contains more Other +1236.8%
Contains more Water +1217.9%
Equal in Carbs - 28.73
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% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +672%
Contains more Fats +22978.9%
Contains more Other +1236.8%
Contains more Water +1217.9%
Equal in Carbs - 28.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40929.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15590%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40929.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15590%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 18.22g 2.36g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.19g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 28.73g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 130kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Arborio rice
Fiber 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 1mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 1.46mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 8mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 33mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 26mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 5.78mg 0.4mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.072mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.357mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 7.5µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.164mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.016mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.397mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.059mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.027mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.084mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.102mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.195mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.085mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.056mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.126mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.144mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.056mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.058g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Arborio rice
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
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.732g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.