Cashew vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cashew and English muffins?
- Cashew has more copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 than English muffins.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 230% higher.
- English muffins have 30 times less saturated fat than cashew. Cashew has 7.783g of saturated fat, while English muffins have 0.259g.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than cashew (25).
We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.
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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 | +1290.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +403.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1601.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +725.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +345.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +363.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.5% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +869.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2336.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +709.6% |
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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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7779.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +783.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.129mg | 230% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.89mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 133mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 21mg | 65% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 1.8g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 0.302g | 59% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.357mg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.888g | 46% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.7mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 0.259g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.043mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Protein | 18.22g | 7.7g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.181mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 464mg | 20% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 235kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 131mg | 16% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.446mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.154mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 46g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 1.566mg | 3% |
| Folate | 25µg | 37µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.524g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.