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Cashew vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cashew and crème caramel

  • Crème caramel contains less copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than cashew.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 241% higher.
  • Crème caramel contains 166 times less manganese than cashew. Cashew contains 1.655mg of manganese, while crème caramel contains 0.01mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in crème caramel is lower.
  • Cashew has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cashew is 25, while the glycemic index of crème caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +459.3%
Contains more IronIron +1657.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +7739.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1129.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +517.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.3%

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
8
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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +847.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16950%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +302.2%
Contains more FatsFats +988.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.5%
Contains more OtherOther +316.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1208.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1779.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1901.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Crème caramel
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 Crème caramel DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.028mg 241%
Iron 6.68mg 0.38mg 79%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.01mg 72%
Phosphorus 593mg 96mg 71%
Magnesium 292mg 9mg 67%
Fats 43.85g 4.03g 61%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 1.266g 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.392g 50%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.47mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.032mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.044mg 29%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.2µg 28%
Saturated fat 7.783g 1.799g 27%
Protein 18.22g 4.53g 27%
Selenium 19.9µg 8.7µg 20%
Calories 553kcal 145kcal 20%
Potassium 660mg 118mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.21mg 12%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.514mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.082mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Calcium 37mg 83mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.23mg 4%
Folate 25µg 9µg 4%
Sodium 12mg 53mg 2%
Carbs 30.19g 22.78g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 23.15g 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%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.984g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.