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Cashew vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Beef

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K, yet Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 233% higher.
  • Cashew contains 184 times more Manganese than Beef. Cashew contains 1.655mg of Manganese, while Beef contains 0.009mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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
9
:
1
Beef
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Iron +119.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +129%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Copper +2162.9%
Contains more Manganese +18288.9%
Contains more Selenium +27.6%
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 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Iron +119.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +129%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Copper +2162.9%
Contains more Manganese +18288.9%
Contains more Selenium +27.6%

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
:
6
Beef
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2031.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2031.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
:
2
Beef
Contains more Fats +570.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1170%
Contains more Protein +51.2%
Contains more Water +1163.7%
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
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +570.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1170%
Contains more Protein +51.2%
Contains more Water +1163.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
:
1
Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +770.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1374.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +770.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1374.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Beef Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 0g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 27.55g Beef
Fats 43.85g 6.54g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 0g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 169kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0g Beef
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 13mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 3.04mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 14mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 259mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 352mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 54mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 3.7mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.097mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.009mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.25mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.074mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.481mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 25µg 7µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 34.1µg 1.6µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.688mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.472mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 0.928mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.362mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.094mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.456mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.375g Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 2.734g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.532g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Beef
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
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef 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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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