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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.
  • The glycemic index of sardine is lower.

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
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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +648.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1080.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +341.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1432.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +932.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1211.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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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 FatsFats +283%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1046.3%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +515.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Copper 2.195mg 0.186mg 223%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.108mg 67%
Selenium 19.9µg 52.7µg 60%
Magnesium 292mg 39mg 60%
Fats 43.85g 11.45g 50%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 3.869g 50%
Iron 6.68mg 2.92mg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Zinc 5.78mg 1.31mg 41%
Calcium 37mg 382mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.08mg 29%
Saturated fat 7.783g 1.528g 28%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2.6µg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 5.245mg 26%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.167mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 5.148g 18%
Calories 553kcal 208kcal 17%
Phosphorus 593mg 490mg 15%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 12mg 307mg 13%
Protein 18.22g 24.62g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.227mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Carbs 30.19g 0g 10%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 2.04mg 8%
Potassium 660mg 397mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.642mg 4%
Folate 25µg 10µg 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.725mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Sardine
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
119%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
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.