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Cashew vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cashew and chuck steak?

  • Cashew is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin K, yet chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 235% more.
  • Cashew has 138 times more manganese than chuck steak. While cashew has 1.655mg of manganese, chuck steak has only 0.012mg.
  • The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cashew
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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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.1%
Contains more IronIron +172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2750.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13691.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.2%

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.
Cashew
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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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2031.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +339.1%
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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +123.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1487.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.1%
Contains more WaterWater +961.9%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +868.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Chuck steak DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.077mg 235%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.012mg 71%
Magnesium 292mg 22mg 64%
Phosphorus 593mg 193mg 57%
Iron 6.68mg 2.45mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.81g 47%
Fats 43.85g 19.64g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 9.457g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.066mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 1.6µg 27%
Zinc 5.78mg 8.68mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 4.663mg 23%
Choline 79mg 14%
Protein 18.22g 24.98g 14%
Selenium 19.9µg 27.5µg 14%
Calories 553kcal 277kcal 14%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.191mg 10%
Potassium 660mg 325mg 10%
Carbs 30.19g 0g 10%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.1mg 5%
Folate 25µg 6µg 5%
Saturated fat 7.783g 8.66g 4%
Sodium 12mg 71mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.373mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.752mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.809mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.877g)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.