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Cashew vs. Breadfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cashew and Breadfruit?

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin K, while Breadfruit is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 235% higher.
  • Breadfruit has 162 times less Saturated Fat than Cashew. Cashew has 7.783g of Saturated Fat, while Breadfruit has 0.048g.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Breadfruit, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +117.6%
Contains more Iron +1137%
Contains more Magnesium +1068%
Contains more Phosphorus +1876.7%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +4716.7%
Contains more Copper +2513.1%
Contains more Manganese +2658.3%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
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 6% 21% 18% 13% 44% 1% 4% 28% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +1137%
Contains more Magnesium +1068%
Contains more Phosphorus +1876.7%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +4716.7%
Contains more Copper +2513.1%
Contains more Manganese +2658.3%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +317%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6720%
Contains more Vitamin C +5700%
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 0% 2% 0% 97% 28% 7% 17% 28% 24% 11% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +317%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6720%
Contains more Vitamin C +5700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1602.8%
Contains more Fats +18965.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Other +173.1%
Contains more Water +1258.7%
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
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Protein +1602.8%
Contains more Fats +18965.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Other +173.1%
Contains more Water +1258.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69891.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11786.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
32% 23% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.066 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69891.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11786.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Breadfruit Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 22.22g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 1.07g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.23g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 27.12g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 103kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 11g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 4.9g Breadfruit
Calcium 37mg 17mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0.54mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 25mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 30mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 490mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 2mg Breadfruit
Zinc 5.78mg 0.12mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.084mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.06mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 0.6µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.1mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 29mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.11mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.03mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.457mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.1mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 14µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.5µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.052mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.064mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.065mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.037mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.01mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.026mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.047mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.048g Breadfruit
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.034g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.066g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Breadfruit
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
18%
Breadfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
14%
Breadfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.735g)
Which food is cheaper?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.