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Cashew vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cashew and halibut raw

  • Cashew is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet halibut raw is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Cashew covers your daily copper needs 241% more than halibut raw.
  • Cashew contains 138 times more manganese than halibut raw. While cashew contains 1.655mg of manganese, halibut raw contains only 0.012mg.
  • The glycemic index of halibut raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.

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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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1023.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.3%
Contains more IronIron +912.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +7216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1345%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13691.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.4%

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
6
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% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34000%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.42mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +216.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +67.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1251.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +184%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +473.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Halibut raw DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.03mg 241%
Vitamin D 0IU 1097IU 137%
Vitamin D 0µg 27.4µg 137%
Iron 6.68mg 0.66mg 75%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.012mg 71%
Magnesium 292mg 26mg 63%
Phosphorus 593mg 164mg 61%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.4mg 49%
Fats 43.85g 13.84g 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.367g 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 8.378g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.06mg 30%
Selenium 19.9µg 36.5µg 30%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.1µg 28%
Saturated fat 7.783g 2.419g 24%
Calories 553kcal 186kcal 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Potassium 660mg 268mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.25mg 12%
Choline 61.8mg 11%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Carbs 30.19g 0g 10%
Protein 18.22g 14.37g 8%
Folate 25µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.5mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 3mg 3%
Sodium 12mg 80mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.73mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 0g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.42mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.561mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.423mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Halibut raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.