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Cashew vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cashew and chinese cuisine

  • Cashew has more copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Cashew covers your daily copper needs 238% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine has 45 times less Copper than cashew. Cashew has 2.195mg of Copper, while chinese cuisine has 0.049mg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less saturated Fat.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of cashew is 25.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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
10
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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1846.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.5%
Contains more IronIron +501.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +4379.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +680.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1025.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +197%

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
3
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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.82mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.055mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.3%
Contains more FatsFats +727.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +314.1%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1415.8%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1855.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1190.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +396.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1280%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1000%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 553kcal 105kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 7.08g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 5.3g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 26.89g 5.79g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 7.29g Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 292mg 15mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 22mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 204mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 1.11mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 3.3g 1.5g Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.049mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 1.5mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g 1.82g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 76mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 409mg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.82mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 1.655mg 0.147mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 6.7µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.033mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.055mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.443mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.161mg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 34.1µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 25µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Cashew
Choline 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 1.217g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 2.13g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.083mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.313mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.314mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.525mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.552mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.158mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.317mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.327mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.207mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Chinese cuisine
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.805g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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