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Cashew vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cashew and Hot dog?

  • Cashew is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 233% more.
  • Cashew has 37 times more Manganese than Hot dog. While Cashew has 1.655mg of Manganese, Hot dog has only 0.045mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cashew is lower.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Frankfurter, meat 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.
Cashew
9
:
Contains more Iron +512.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1846.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +334.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +381.7%
Contains more Copper +2162.9%
Contains more Manganese +3577.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%
Contains more Calcium +167.6%
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 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Iron +512.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1846.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +334.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +381.7%
Contains more Copper +2162.9%
Contains more Manganese +3577.8%
Contains more Selenium +59.2%
Contains more Calcium +167.6%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin E +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.2%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.2%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
:
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +624%
Contains more Water +982.9%
Contains more Other +37.8%
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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +624%
Contains more Water +982.9%
Contains more Other +37.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.666
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.666

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 4.17g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 10.26g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 25.76g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 4.17g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 290kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Hot dog
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 6.68mg 1.09mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 15mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 206mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 152mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 1090mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 1.2mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.097mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.045mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 12.5µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.19mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.055mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.31mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.166mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 6µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.111mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.474mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.53mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.907mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.362mg 0.291mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.445mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.555mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.331mg Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 7.666g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 11.386g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 4.404g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Hot dog
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
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 1078mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.