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Cashew vs. Beechnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Beechnuts

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, and Manganese, yet Beechnuts are richer in Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 169% higher.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Nuts, beechnuts, dried.

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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
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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 0% 0.3% 90% 92% 223% 9.8% 0% 5% 175% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more IronIron +171.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +227.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1505.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.1%

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
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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 52% 0% 0% 0% 76% 86% 16% 56% 158% 0% 0% 85% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +539.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64%
Contains more FolateFolate +352%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.925mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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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
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more OtherOther +45.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 20.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~21.892g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Beechnuts Opinion
Calories 553kcal 576kcal Beechnuts
Protein 18.22g 6.2g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 50g Beechnuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 15.5mg Beechnuts
Net carbs 26.89g 33.5g Beechnuts
Carbs 30.19g 33.5g Beechnuts
Magnesium 292mg 0mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 1mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 1017mg Beechnuts
Iron 6.68mg 2.46mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Beechnuts
Fiber 3.3g Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.67mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.36mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 0mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 38mg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 1.341mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.304mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.371mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.877mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.925mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.684mg Beechnuts
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 113µg Beechnuts
Saturated Fat 7.783g 5.719g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 21.892g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 20.089g Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.069mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.221mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.245mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.367mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.367mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.146mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.262mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.346mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.172mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Beechnuts
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
41%
Beechnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
60%
Beechnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts 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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.