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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 Iron +215.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +197.4%
Contains more Selenium +145.7%
Contains more Calcium +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +178.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
Contains more Iron +215.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +197.4%
Contains more Selenium +145.7%
Contains more Calcium +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Cashew
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 7% 217% 31% 18% 105% 45% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.1%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +65.4%
Contains more Water +96.2%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Fats +46.8%
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
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +65.4%
Contains more Water +96.2%
Contains more Other +26.4%
Contains more Fats +46.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.038
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.038

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Hickory nut Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 11.85g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 12.72g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 64.37g Hickory nut
Carbs 30.19g 18.25g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 657kcal Hickory nut
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Hickory nut
Fiber 3.3g 6.4g Hickory nut
Calcium 37mg 61mg Hickory nut
Iron 6.68mg 2.12mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 173mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 336mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 436mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 1mg Hickory nut
Zinc 5.78mg 4.31mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.738mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 4.61mg Hickory nut
Selenium 19.9µg 8.1µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.867mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.131mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.907mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 1.746mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.192mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 40µg Hickory nut
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.139mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.422mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.576mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 1.027mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.497mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.3mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.713mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.73mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.389mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 7.038g Hickory nut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 32.611g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 21.886g Hickory nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Hickory nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Cashew
38%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.745g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
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.

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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.