Cashew vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cashew and cheese?
- Cashew is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 241% higher.
- Cheese has 61 times less manganese than cashew. Cashew has 1.655mg of manganese, while cheese has 0.027mg.
- Cashew is lower in saturated fat.
- Cashew has a higher glycemic index (25) than cheese (0).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +981.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +768.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4671.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +7216.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6029.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1818.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1358.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +531.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1320.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +637.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +877% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +611.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +452.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +420% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.03mg | 241% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.14mg | 82% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.027mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 710mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 27mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 18.867g | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 1.421g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 330µg | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 9.246g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.029mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 653mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.428mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.066mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 2.4µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 455mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 3.64mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 76mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 28.5µg | 16% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 33.31g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.41mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 3.09g | 9% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 22.87g | 9% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 404kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.059mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Folate | 25µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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