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Cashew vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cashew and Coconut

  • Cashew has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, while Coconut has more Fiber.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 196% higher.
  • Coconut contains 171 times less Vitamin K than Cashew. Cashew contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while Coconut contains 0.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cashew is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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
9
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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +812.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.4%
Contains more IronIron +174.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +404.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +425.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +424.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97%
~equal in Manganese ~1.5mg

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
7
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +672.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16950%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +560%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~26µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +447.1%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.2%
Contains more OtherOther +164.6%
Contains more WaterWater +803.7%

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
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1570%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2043.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Coconut Opinion
Calories 553kcal 354kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 3.33g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 33.49g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.3mg Coconut
Net carbs 26.89g 6.23g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 15.23g Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 32mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 14mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 356mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 2.43mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 6.23g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 9g Coconut
Copper 2.195mg 0.435mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 1.1mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 113mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 20mg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.24mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 1.5mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 10.1µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.066mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.02mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.54mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.3mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.054mg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.2µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 26µg Coconut
Choline 12.1mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 7.783g 29.698g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 1.425g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.366g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.039mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.121mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.131mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.247mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.147mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.062mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.169mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.202mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.077mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.