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Cashew vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew and Foie gras different?

  • Cashew is higher in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Cashew contains 22 times more Magnesium than Foie gras. While Cashew contains 292mg of Magnesium, Foie gras contains only 13mg.
  • Cashew has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.5%
Contains more Potassium +378.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +528.3%
Contains more Copper +448.8%
Contains more Manganese +1279.2%
Contains more Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%
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 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.5%
Contains more Potassium +378.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +528.3%
Contains more Copper +448.8%
Contains more Manganese +1279.2%
Contains more Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +595%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +140%
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 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +595%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.8%
Contains more Carbs +546.5%
Contains more Water +612.3%
Contains more Other +20.1%
Equal in Fats - 43.84
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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +59.8%
Contains more Carbs +546.5%
Contains more Water +612.3%
Contains more Other +20.1%
Equal in Fats - 43.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 25.61
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 25.61

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 4.67g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 11.4g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 43.84g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 4.67g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 462kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Foie gras
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 6.68mg 5.5mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 13mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 200mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 138mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 697mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.92mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.4mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.12mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.088mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.06mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.161mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.507mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.606mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 1.029mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.863mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.27mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.567mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.719mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.303mg Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 14.45g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.84g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Foie gras
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
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.667g)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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