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Cashew vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cashew and molasses

  • Cashew has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin K, and iron, while molasses have more potassium, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 190% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in molasses is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Molasses.

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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
7
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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +350.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1893.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1812.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.8%
~equal in Manganese ~1.53mg

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%
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% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +931.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.804mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +43750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.5%
Contains more WaterWater +320.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74265.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15590%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
1
80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +406%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +23740%
Contains more FructoseFructose +25480%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Molasses DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.487mg 190%
Phosphorus 593mg 31mg 80%
Fats 43.85g 0.1g 67%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 0.032g 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.05g 52%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.29mg 50%
Protein 18.22g 0g 36%
Saturated fat 7.783g 0.018g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.041mg 32%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg 28%
Iron 6.68mg 4.72mg 25%
Potassium 660mg 1464mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.67mg 19%
Calcium 37mg 205mg 17%
Fructose 0.05g 12.79g 16%
Carbs 30.19g 74.73g 15%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Calories 553kcal 290kcal 13%
Magnesium 292mg 242mg 12%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg 6%
Folate 25µg 0µg 6%
Manganese 1.655mg 1.53mg 5%
Selenium 19.9µg 17.8µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.002mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.804mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.93mg 1%
Sodium 12mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 74.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.