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Cashew vs. Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cashew and Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added

  • Cashew has more Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Zinc, however, Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added has more Manganese, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 75% more.
  • Cashew has 3 times more Vitamin K than Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added. Cashew has 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added has 12µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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
6
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 162% 26% 57% 140% 507% 111% 188% 0.52% 340% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +79.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.7%
~equal in Potassium ~643mg

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
4
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 2.7% 0.24% 123% 0% 75% 92% 117% 0% 83% 0% 30% 45% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +581.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 54% 22% 2% 2%
Protein: 19.5 g
Fats: 53.5 g
Carbs: 22.42 g
Water: 2.13 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.7%
Contains more WaterWater +144.1%
Contains more FatsFats +22%
~equal in Protein ~19.5g
~equal in Other ~2.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
1
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
15% 66% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 34.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.858 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.01g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
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
59% 41%
Starch: 7.2 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +226.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +16.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added Opinion
Calories 553kcal 607kcal Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Protein 18.22g 19.5g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Fats 43.85g 53.5g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.8mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Net carbs 26.89g 16.02g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 22.42g Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 227mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 87mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Potassium 660mg 643mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 3.73mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 5g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Fiber 3.3g 6.4g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Copper 2.195mg 1.52mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 4.06mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g 7.2g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 438mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 4mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6.13mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Manganese 1.655mg 2.61mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Selenium 19.9µg 9.3µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.3mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.4mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 6.22mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.36mg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 12µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 60µg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Trans Fat 0.033g Cashew
Choline 59.2mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Saturated Fat 7.783g 8.01g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 34.532g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 9.858g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.222mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.673mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.746mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 1.374mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.742mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.26mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Valine 1.094mg 0.941mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.505mg Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Fructose 0.05g 0g Cashew
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.009g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.74g Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
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
46%
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
158%
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added
Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, without salt added - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170585/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.