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Cashew vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cashew and lobster Raw

  • Cashew is richer in copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1, yet lobster Raw is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 94% higher.
  • Cashew contains 43 times more saturated fat than lobster Raw. Cashew contains 7.783g of saturated fat, while lobster Raw contains 0.181g.
  • Lobster Raw has a lower glycemic index than cashew.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw.

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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
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +668.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230%
Contains more IronIron +2469.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2855.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219.6%

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
6
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%
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2015%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +5746.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1456.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10716.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2550.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 1.349mg 94%
Iron 6.68mg 0.26mg 80%
Selenium 19.9µg 63.6µg 79%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.056mg 70%
Fats 43.85g 0.75g 66%
Phosphorus 593mg 161mg 62%
Magnesium 292mg 38mg 60%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 0.22g 59%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.25µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.296g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Saturated fat 7.783g 0.181g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.02mg 34%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg 28%
Calories 553kcal 77kcal 24%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.104mg 24%
Zinc 5.78mg 3.53mg 20%
Sodium 12mg 423mg 18%
Potassium 660mg 200mg 14%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 1.449mg 12%
Starch 23.49g 0g 10%
Carbs 30.19g 0g 10%
Calcium 37mg 84mg 5%
Folate 25µg 10µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.591mg 3%
Protein 18.22g 16.52g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.014mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 5.91g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.87mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.413mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Lobster Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.