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Cashew vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cashew and caramel

  • Caramel contains less copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and vitamin B1 than cashew.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 242% higher.
  • Caramel contains 150 times less manganese than cashew. Cashew contains 1.655mg of manganese, while caramel contains 0.011mg.
  • Cashew has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cashew is 25, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Candies, caramels.

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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1617.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.4%
Contains more IronIron +4671.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +12094.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1213.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +420.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14945.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1005.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273%

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1794.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +341.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +296.1%
Contains more FatsFats +441.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.1%
Contains more WaterWater +63.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1443.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Caramel DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.018mg 242%
Iron 6.68mg 0.14mg 82%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.011mg 71%
Phosphorus 593mg 114mg 68%
Magnesium 292mg 17mg 65%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 1.542g 56%
Fats 43.85g 8.1g 55%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.44mg 49%
Selenium 19.9µg 1.8µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 3.478g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.056mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.103mg 27%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 1.8µg 27%
Protein 18.22g 4.6g 27%
Saturated fat 7.783g 2.476g 24%
Carbs 30.19g 77g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.256mg 15%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Potassium 660mg 214mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Sodium 12mg 245mg 10%
Calcium 37mg 138mg 10%
Calories 553kcal 382kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.148mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.62mg 5%
Folate 25µg 4µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.46mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 26.89g 77g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.115mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cashew
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.307g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.