Cashew vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cashew and french fries
- Cashew is higher than french fries in copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 230% more than french fries.
- Cashew contains 22 times more selenium than french fries. While cashew contains 19.9µg of selenium, french fries contain only 0.9µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in french fries is lower.
- The glycemic index of cashew is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +734.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more IronIron | +724.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1670.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1056% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +374.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +570% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2111.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +204.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +840% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +431.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +197.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +641.3% |
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +298.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.124mg | 230% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.81mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 125mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 35mg | 61% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.247mg | 61% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.5mg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 5.969g | 45% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 14.73g | 45% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.9µg | 35% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 3.43g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 2.336g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.17mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 11.2µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 5.398g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 3.004mg | 12% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 312kcal | 12% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1.67mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 41.44g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.372mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 579mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Folate | 25µg | 30µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| 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 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.447g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.