Cashew vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cashew and fast food
- Cashew is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, and vitamin K, yet fast food is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 230% higher.
- Cashew contains 11 times more magnesium than fast food. Cashew contains 292mg of magnesium, while fast food contains 27mg.
- Cashew has a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +981.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1714% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +342.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +363.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.6% |
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 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +595.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +525.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +428.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +265.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +639.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.52g
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Carbs
~31.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +392.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +367% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4000% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4440% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~22.87g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.121mg | 230% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 134mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 27mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.357mg | 56% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 12.01g | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 4.835g | 47% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 3.06mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 1.68g | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 2.52mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 5.617mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 4.9µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.363mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.212mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 4.493g | 15% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 331mg | 14% |
| Folate | 25µg | 80µg | 14% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 197mg | 14% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 297kcal | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.317mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.53mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.7g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 62mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 2.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 16.52g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 20.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 31.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Starch | 23.49g | 22.87g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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