Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Nuts
  4. Cashew
  5. Compare
  6. Cashew vs. Cheese sandwich

Cashew vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between Cashew and Cheese sandwich

  • Cashew has more Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Cheese sandwich is richer in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 226% more than Cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich has 7 times less Zinc than Cashew. Cashew has 5.78mg of Zinc, while Cheese sandwich has 0.87mg.
  • Cheese sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

Infographic

Cashew vs Cheese sandwich infographic
Infographic link

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
Cashew
8
:
2
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.2%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +564.4%
Contains more Copper +1271.9%
Contains more Manganese +52.8%
Contains more Calcium +451.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.2%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +564.4%
Contains more Copper +1271.9%
Contains more Manganese +52.8%
Contains more Calcium +451.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%

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
Cashew
6
:
6
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.9%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cashew
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%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.9%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
3
:
2
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Protein +85.9%
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Water +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +92.8%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Cashew
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
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +85.9%
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Water +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +92.8%
Contains more Other +49.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
1
:
2
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 18.22g 9.8g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 25g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 553kcal 497kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.3g 3.1g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 6.68mg 2.62mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 54mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 382mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 306mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 839mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.87mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.16mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 1.083mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.358mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.622mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.261mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.13mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.298mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.383mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.698mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.344mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.167mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.472mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.438mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.219mg Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 10.351g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Cheese sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Cashew
Cashew vs Pistachio
Pistachio
Cashew
Cashew vs Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Cashew
Cashew vs Coconut
Coconut
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich vs Croissant
Croissant
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich vs Crouton
Crouton
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich vs Danish pastry
Danish pastry

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%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.654g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 827mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.