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Cashew vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cashew and Buckwheat?

  • Cashew is richer than Buckwheat in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 228% more.
  • Cashew has 58 times more Saturated Fat than Buckwheat. While Cashew has 7.783g of Saturated Fat, Buckwheat has only 0.134g.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked types in this article.

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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 +428.6%
Contains more Iron +735%
Contains more Magnesium +472.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +747.1%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains more Zinc +847.5%
Contains more Copper +1403.4%
Contains more Manganese +310.7%
Contains more Selenium +804.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
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 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +735%
Contains more Magnesium +472.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +747.1%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains more Zinc +847.5%
Contains more Copper +1403.4%
Contains more Manganese +310.7%
Contains more Selenium +804.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +957.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.6%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1694.7%
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% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +957.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.6%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1694.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +439.1%
Contains more Fats +6972.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Other +490.7%
Contains more Water +1354.4%
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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +439.1%
Contains more Fats +6972.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.4%
Contains more Other +490.7%
Contains more Water +1354.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12558%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4072.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12558%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4072.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1352.5%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +100%
80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1352.5%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Buckwheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 17.24g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 3.38g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.62g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 19.94g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 92kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 5.91g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 3.3g 2.7g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 7mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0.8mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 51mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 70mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 88mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 5.78mg 0.61mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.146mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.403mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 2.2µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.09mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.04mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.039mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.94mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.359mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.077mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 14µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 1.9µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.049mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.129mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.127mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.212mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.172mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.044mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.133mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.173mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.079mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.188g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.188g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.649g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.