Cashew vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cashew and asparagus different?
- Cashew is higher than asparagus in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Cashew covers your daily need for copper, 223% more than asparagus.
- Cashew contains 195 times more saturated fat than asparagus. Cashew contains 7.783g of saturated fat, while asparagus contains 0.04g.
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Asparagus, raw types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1985.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1061.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +970.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1040.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +947.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +765.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
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 | +195.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +215.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +358.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +108% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +728.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36441.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +678.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +337.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1692.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15590% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2426.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1900% |
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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 | 0.189mg | 223% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 52mg | 77% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 0.12g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 14mg | 66% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.158mg | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 0g | 59% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 2.14mg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.05g | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.54mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 0.04g | 35% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 2.2g | 32% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 2.3µg | 32% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 20kcal | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.091mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.143mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 202mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.274mg | 12% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 3.88g | 9% |
| Folate | 25µg | 52µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 41.6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1.13mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.978mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.743g)
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.