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Cashew vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cashew and Sardine

  • Cashew is higher in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc, yet Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin D.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Cashew.
  • Cashew contains 15 times more Manganese than Sardine. While Cashew contains 1.655mg of Manganese, Sardine contains only 0.108mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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
8
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Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +648.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +1080.1%
Contains more Manganese +1432.4%
Contains more Calcium +932.4%
Contains more Selenium +164.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +648.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +1080.1%
Contains more Manganese +1432.4%
Contains more Calcium +932.4%
Contains more Selenium +164.8%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1211.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1211.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
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Contains more Fats +283%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Water +1046.3%
Contains more Other +70.1%
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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +283%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Water +1046.3%
Contains more Other +70.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +515.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +515.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 0g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 43.85g 11.45g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 0g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 208kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0g Sardine
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 6.68mg 2.92mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 39mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 490mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 397mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 307mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 1.31mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.186mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.108mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.9mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.08mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.642mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.167mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 10µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2.6µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.276mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.472mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.928mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.362mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.094mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.456mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 3.869g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 5.148g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cashew Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Cashew
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.