Cashew vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cashew and biscuits
- Cashew has more copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6; however, biscuits are higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
- Cashew covers your daily need for copper, 235% more than biscuits.
- Cashew has 16 times more magnesium than biscuits. While cashew has 292mg of magnesium, biscuits have only 18mg.
- Cashew has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +1522.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +445.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2576.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +970.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +261.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +337.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +535.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1091.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +434.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +455.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +243.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.082mg | 235% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 18mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 164mg | 61% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.378mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.54mg | 48% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 2.9mg | 47% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 16.3g | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 6.93g | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.035mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 4.163g | 25% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 7g | 22% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 235mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.31mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 4.324g | 16% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 121mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 2.949mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.285mg | 12% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Calories | 553kcal | 353kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 25µg | 61µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.5g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.356mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 44.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 19.5µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.5)