Cashew vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cashew and ground beef
- Cashew has more copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin K; however, ground beef has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 235% more.
- Cashew has 184 times more manganese than ground beef. Cashew has 1.655mg of manganese, while ground beef has 0.009mg.
- Cashew has a higher glycemic index than ground beef.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +1617.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2678.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +257.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18288.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +729.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1075.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +194.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +279.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1022.5% |
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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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +225% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1822.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22% |
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 | 0.079mg | 235% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.009mg | 72% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 17mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 166mg | 61% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 2.27mg | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.408g | 50% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 15.37g | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 7.322g | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.051mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 2.9µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 4.026mg | 19% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 241kcal | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 660mg | 241mg | 12% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 23.87g | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 6.073g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.311mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.512mg | 7% |
| Folate | 25µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 19.1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 5.84mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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