Cashew vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cashew and fish sauce?
- Cashew has more copper, phosphorus, iron, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin K, and magnesium than fish sauce.
- Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 341% higher.
- Fish sauce is lower in saturated fat.
- Cashew has a higher glycemic index (25) than fish sauce (0).
We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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 | +66.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +756.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4290% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2790% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +8371.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +610.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +632.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +260.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +438400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +729.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1266.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +696.1% |
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
0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1189750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 12mg | 7851mg | 341% |
| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.05mg | 238% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 7mg | 84% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.78mg | 74% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 0.01g | 67% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.233mg | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 0.002g | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.003g | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.2mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 0.003g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.012mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 175mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 35kcal | 26% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 5.06g | 26% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 9.1µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.118mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 288mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 3.64g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 2.313mg | 8% |
| Folate | 25µg | 51µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.396mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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
32%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 7839mg)
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.