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Cashew vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cashew and Greek yogurt

  • Cashew has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, however, Greek yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 242% more than Greek yogurt.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk.

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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
9
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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +368.1%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +12811.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1011.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +339.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18288.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.3%

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.
Cashew
8
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% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +777%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +658.5%
Contains more OtherOther +252.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1463.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1014.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1572.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Greek yogurt Opinion
Calories 553kcal 97kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 9g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 5g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Net carbs 26.89g 3.98g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 3.98g Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 11mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 100mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 660mg 141mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 4g Greek yogurt
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.017mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.52mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 135mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 35mg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.01mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.009mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 9.7µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.023mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.278mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.208mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.331mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.063mg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 5µg Cashew
Choline 15.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 7.783g 2.395g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 2.136g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.469g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Greek yogurt
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
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.