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 for 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.1% |
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.67mg | 169% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 0mg | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 20.089g | 82% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 0mg | 70% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 2.46mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.36mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.371mg | 24% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 6.2g | 24% |
| Folate | 25µg | 113µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.684mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 15.5mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 1.341mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Potassium | 660mg | 1017mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.304mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 5.719g | 9% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 50g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 21.892g | 5% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 576kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.925mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.877mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 33.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 33.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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.