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Cashew vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Mozzarella

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 241% higher.
  • Cashew contains 27 times more Iron than Mozzarella. Cashew contains 6.68mg of Iron, while Mozzarella contains 0.25mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1023.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +594.7%
Contains more IronIron +2572%
Contains more CopperCopper +8029.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1875.7%

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
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 0% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2015%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +421.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1794.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +156.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +873.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.9%
Contains more WaterWater +859.6%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +391.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1441.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Mozzarella Opinion
Calories 553kcal 280kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 43.85g 17.1g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Net carbs 26.89g 3.1g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 3.1g Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 292mg 26mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 731mg Mozzarella
Potassium 660mg 95mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0.25mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.027mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 3.13mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 524mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 16mg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.15mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 15.7µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.02mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.12mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.08mg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 34.1µg 1.8µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 9µg Cashew
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 7.783g 10.867g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 4.844g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.509g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Mozzarella
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
22%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.