Cashew vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cashew and Hickory nut?
- Cashew is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Hickory nut are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 162% more.
- Cashew has 3 times more Iron than Hickory nut. While Cashew has 6.68mg of Iron, Hickory nut have only 2.12mg.
We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried types 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 | +68.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
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:
12.72 g
Fats:
64.37 g
Carbs:
18.25 g
Water:
2.65 g
Other:
2.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.8% |
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
7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.886 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +37% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~7.038g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 553kcal | 657kcal |
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| Protein | 18.22g | 12.72g |
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| Fats | 43.85g | 64.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.89g | 11.85g |
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| Carbs | 30.19g | 18.25g |
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| Magnesium | 292mg | 173mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 660mg | 436mg |
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| Iron | 6.68mg | 2.12mg |
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| Sugar | 5.91g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 6.4g |
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.738mg |
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| Zinc | 5.78mg | 4.31mg |
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| Starch | 23.49g |
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| Phosphorus | 593mg | 336mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 1.655mg | 4.61mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.867mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.131mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.907mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 1.746mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 40µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.783g | 7.038g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.797g | 32.611g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 21.886g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.422mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.576mg |
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| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.027mg |
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| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.497mg |
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| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.713mg |
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| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.73mg |
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| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.389mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.745g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.