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Cashew vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Lentil soup

  • Cashew is richer than Lentil soup in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 236% higher.
  • Cashew contains 66 times more Selenium than Lentil soup. Cashew contains 19.9µg of Selenium, while Lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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 Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +524.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +701.4%
Contains more Potassium +358.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +1826.7%
Contains more Copper +3035.7%
Contains more Manganese +1279.2%
Contains more Selenium +6533.3%
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% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +524.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +701.4%
Contains more Potassium +358.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +1826.7%
Contains more Copper +3035.7%
Contains more Manganese +1279.2%
Contains more Selenium +6533.3%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
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 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +387.2%
Contains more Fats +3815.2%
Contains more Carbs +270%
Contains more Other +106.5%
Contains more Water +1549%
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
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +387.2%
Contains more Fats +3815.2%
Contains more Carbs +270%
Contains more Other +106.5%
Contains more Water +1549%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4476.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5934.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4476.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5934.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Lentil soup
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 Lentil soup Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 8.16g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 3.74g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 1.12g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 8.16g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 56kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Lentil soup
Fiber 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 17mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 1.07mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 9mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 74mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 144mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 532mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.3mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.07mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.12mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 0.3µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 145IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.07mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.045mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.545mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.14mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.09mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 20µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lentil soup
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.45g Lentil soup
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.52g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.13g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Lentil soup
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
9%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
21%
Lentil soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.333g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.