Cashew vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cashew and Avocado
- Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Avocado is richer in Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 223% higher.
- Cashew contains 50 times more Selenium than Avocado. Cashew contains 19.9µg of Selenium, while Avocado contains 0.4µg.
- Avocado contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 | +906.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1114.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1055.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +803.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1040.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1065.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4875% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +531.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +224% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +811% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +199.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1308.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +142.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +21254.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +9583.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +640% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +140% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 553kcal | 160kcal |
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| Protein | 18.22g | 2g |
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| Fats | 43.85g | 14.66g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.89g | 1.83g |
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| Carbs | 30.19g | 8.53g |
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| Magnesium | 292mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 660mg | 485mg |
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| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 5.91g | 0.66g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.19mg |
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| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.64mg |
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| Starch | 23.49g | 0.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 593mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 146IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 2.07mg |
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| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.142mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 1.389mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 21µg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 81µg |
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| Choline | 14.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.783g | 2.126g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.797g | 9.799g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 1.816g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.143mg |
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| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.132mg |
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| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.097mg |
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| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.107mg |
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| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.657g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)