Cashew vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cashew and cocoa bean
- Cashew has more vitamin K, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, fiber, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily need for copper, 157% more than cashew.
- Cashew has 14 times more vitamin K than cocoa bean. While cashew has 34.1µg of vitamin K, cocoa bean has only 2.4µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +240.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1320.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +693.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +442.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1767.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.76g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 3.607mg | 157% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 15.52mg | 111% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 29.8g | 106% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 3.737mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 2509mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.42g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 4.39g | 49% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 13.1g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 476mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.46mg | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 2.4µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.11mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.118mg | 23% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 728mg | 19% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 220kcal | 17% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 13.2µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.254mg | 12% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 58.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 2.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 111mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 6.37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Folate | 25µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 18.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 1.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 7.76g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
343%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023000000000001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.