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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 from Cashew is 231% higher.
  • Cashew contains 75 times more Manganese than Lamb. While Cashew contains 1.655mg of Manganese, Lamb contains only 0.022mg.

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
:
1
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +255.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1169.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +1744.5%
Contains more Manganese +7422.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +255.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1169.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +1744.5%
Contains more Manganese +7422.7%
Contains more Selenium +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
:
4
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +641.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.1%
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +641.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
:
0
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.5%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Lamb
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
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 contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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.