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Cashew vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cashew and egg whites

  • Cashew has more copper, phosphorus, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while egg whites have more vitamin B2.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 241% higher.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of cashew is 25.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2554.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +304.9%
Contains more IronIron +8250%
Contains more CopperCopper +9443.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +19166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3853.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14945.5%
~equal in Selenium ~20µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +911.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8240%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +656.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.2%
Contains more FatsFats +25694.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4035.6%
Contains more OtherOther +303.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1584%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
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
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +8200%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +580%
Contains more FructoseFructose +40%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Egg white DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.023mg 241%
Phosphorus 593mg 15mg 83%
Iron 6.68mg 0.08mg 83%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.011mg 71%
Fats 43.85g 0.17g 67%
Magnesium 292mg 11mg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 0g 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0g 52%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.03mg 52%
Saturated fat 7.783g 0g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.004mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.005mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.439mg 29%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg 28%
Calories 553kcal 52kcal 25%
Protein 18.22g 10.9g 15%
Potassium 660mg 163mg 15%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.19mg 13%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Carbs 30.19g 0.73g 10%
Sodium 12mg 166mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.105mg 6%
Folate 25µg 4µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Calcium 37mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 0.71g N/A
Selenium 19.9µg 20µg 0%
Choline 1.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.686mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.783g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.