Cashew vs Chocolate - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cashew and Chocolate different?
- Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, however Chocolate is richer in Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 130% higher.
- Cashew contains 17 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. While Cashew contains 0.423mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
- Cashew has less Saturated Fat.
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+187.9%
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Potassium
+18.1%
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Sodium
-50%
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Zinc
+187.6%
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Copper
+113.5%
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Calcium
+51.4%
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Iron
+20.1%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+187.9%
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Potassium
+18.1%
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-50%
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Zinc
+187.6%
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Copper
+113.5%
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Calcium
+51.4%
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Iron
+20.1%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B1
+1592%
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Vitamin B2
+16%
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Vitamin B3
+46.5%
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Vitamin B5
+190.9%
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Vitamin B6
+892.9%
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Vitamin K
+321%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B1
+1592%
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Vitamin B2
+16%
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Vitamin B3
+46.5%
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Vitamin B5
+190.9%
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Vitamin B6
+892.9%
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Vitamin K
+321%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 26.89g | 54.17g |
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Protein | 18.22g | 4.88g |
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Fats | 43.85g | 31.28g |
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Carbs | 30.19g | 61.17g |
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Calories | 553kcal | 546kcal |
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Starch | 23.49g | g |
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Fructose | 0.05g | 0g |
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Sugar | 5.91g | 47.9g |
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Fiber | 3.3g | 7g |
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Calcium | 37mg | 56mg |
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Iron | 6.68mg | 8.02mg |
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Magnesium | 292mg | 146mg |
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Phosphorus | 593mg | 206mg |
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Potassium | 660mg | 559mg |
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Sodium | 12mg | 24mg |
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Zinc | 5.78mg | 2.01mg |
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Copper | 2.195mg | 1.028mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.54mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 0µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.5mg | mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.025mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.05mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.725mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.297mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.042mg |
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Folate | 25µg | µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 8.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.287mg | mg |
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Threonine | 0.688mg | mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.789mg | mg |
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Leucine | 1.472mg | mg |
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Lysine | 0.928mg | mg |
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Methionine | 0.362mg | mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | mg |
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Valine | 1.094mg | mg |
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Histidine | 0.456mg | mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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Trans Fat | g | 0.112g |
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Saturated Fat | 7.783g | 18.519g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 23.797g | 9.54g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 1.092g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
34

10

Mineral Summary Score
209

120

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
109%

29%

Carbohydrates
30%

61%

Fats
202%

144%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?

Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.736g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.