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Cashew vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cashew and coleslaw

  • Cashew is richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet coleslaw is richer in vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 242% higher.
  • Cashew contains 41 times more zinc than coleslaw. Cashew contains 5.78mg of zinc, while coleslaw contains 0.14mg.
  • Coleslaw contains less saturated fat.
  • Cashew has a lower glycemic index than coleslaw.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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
10
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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +411.6%
Contains more IronIron +2936.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +14533.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4028.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2865%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1522.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1526.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2820%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1817.9%
Contains more FatsFats +342.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.8%
Contains more OtherOther +206%
Contains more WaterWater +1311.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +790.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +54.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3280%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2780%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Coleslaw DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.015mg 242%
Phosphorus 593mg 20mg 82%
Iron 6.68mg 0.22mg 81%
Magnesium 292mg 8mg 68%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.102mg 68%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 2.671g 53%
Fats 43.85g 9.91g 52%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.14mg 51%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Protein 18.22g 0.95g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.026mg 33%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 70.9µg 31%
Saturated fat 7.783g 1.599g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.112mg 23%
Calories 553kcal 153kcal 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 5.348g 17%
Potassium 660mg 129mg 16%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 14.6mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.246mg 12%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Sodium 12mg 203mg 8%
Folate 25µg 6%
Fiber 3.3g 1.9g 6%
Carbs 30.19g 14.89g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.206mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.54mg 2%
Fructose 0.05g 1.44g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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