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Cashew vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cashew and lamb different?

  • Cashew is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin K; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 231% higher.
  • Cashew contains 75 times more manganese than lamb. While cashew contains 1.655mg of manganese, lamb contains only 0.022mg.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than cashew (25).

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked are the varieties used 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
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%
Lamb
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1169.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.9%
Contains more IronIron +255.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1744.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7422.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.7%

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
7
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%
Lamb
5
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% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +641.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
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
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +109.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +209.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more WaterWater +933.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Lamb
0
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Lamb DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.119mg 231%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.022mg 71%
Magnesium 292mg 23mg 64%
Iron 6.68mg 1.88mg 60%
Phosphorus 593mg 188mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.51g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 8.82g 37%
Fats 43.85g 20.94g 35%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 6.66mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.1mg 27%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 4.6µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.13mg 22%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.25mg 15%
Calories 553kcal 294kcal 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Protein 18.22g 24.52g 13%
Selenium 19.9µg 26.4µg 12%
Zinc 5.78mg 4.46mg 12%
Carbs 30.19g 0g 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Potassium 660mg 310mg 10%
Saturated fat 7.783g 8.83g 5%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.66mg 4%
Sodium 12mg 72mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 17mg 2%
Folate 25µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 5.91g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.777mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cashew
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.047g)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.