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Cashew vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cashew and Beef Liver

  • Cashew has more Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2941% more than Cashew.
  • Cashew has 14 times more Magnesium than Beef Liver. While Cashew has 292mg of Magnesium, Beef Liver has only 21mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1290.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Manganese +364.9%
Contains more Copper +550.7%
Contains more Selenium +81.4%
Equal in Iron - 6.54
Equal in Zinc - 5.3
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 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1290.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Manganese +364.9%
Contains more Copper +550.7%
Contains more Selenium +81.4%
Equal in Iron - 6.54
Equal in Zinc - 5.3

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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Contains more Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118%
Contains more Vitamin K +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5805.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1550.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +912%
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 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118%
Contains more Vitamin K +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5805.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1550.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +912%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +733.7%
Contains more Carbs +488.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Water +1031%
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
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +733.7%
Contains more Carbs +488.5%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Water +1031%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2017.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2017.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%

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 Liver
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 5.13g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 43.85g 5.26g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 5.13g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 191kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0g Beef Liver
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 6mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 6.54mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 21mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 497mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 352mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 79mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 5.3mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 1.655mg 0.356mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.51mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.194mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 25µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 0µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 34.1µg 3.3µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.688mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 1.472mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 0.928mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.362mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.094mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.456mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 0mg 396mg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.365g Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 1.124g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.109g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cashew Beef Liver
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
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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 Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients

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

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