Cashew vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cashew and coconut oil
- Cashew is richer than coconut oil in copper, phosphorus, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut oil is 373% higher.
- Cashew contains less saturated fat.
- Coconut oil has a lower glycemic index than cashew.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Oil, coconut.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5583.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
99.06 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.03 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.9% |
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
82.475 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.702 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +360.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 82.475g | 340% |
| Copper | 2.195mg | 0mg | 244% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 0mg | 85% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 99.06g | 85% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.05mg | 83% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0mg | 72% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 0mg | 70% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.02mg | 52% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 6.332g | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 1.702g | 41% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0µg | 36% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 0g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 0.6µg | 28% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 892kcal | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Folate | 25µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.028g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.676g | N/A |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut oil is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 74.692g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)