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Cashew vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cashew and Cheddar Cheese?

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 241% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 61 times less Manganese than Cashew. Cashew has 1.655mg of Manganese, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.027mg.
  • Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Cheese, cheddar 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 Iron +4671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +981.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +768.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Copper +7216.7%
Contains more Manganese +6029.6%
Contains more Calcium +1818.9%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +4671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +981.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +768.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Copper +7216.7%
Contains more Manganese +6029.6%
Contains more Calcium +1818.9%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1320.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 27
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1320.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +877%
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Water +611.9%
Contains more Other +46.1%
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
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +877%
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Water +611.9%
Contains more Other +46.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.1%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +452.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +420%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +420%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 3.09g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 43.85g 33.31g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 3.09g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 404kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 6.68mg 0.14mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 27mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 455mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 76mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 653mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 3.64mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.03mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.027mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.71mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.029mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.059mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.41mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.066mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2.4µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.688mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.472mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.928mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.362mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.094mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.456mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.917g Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 18.867g Cashew
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 9.246g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.421g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.