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Cashew vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cashew and Bran raw

  • Cashew has more Copper, Vitamin K, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Bran raw is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 199% more than Bran raw.
  • Bran raw has 11 times less Vitamin K than Cashew. Cashew has 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while Bran raw has 3.2µg.
  • Bran raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Oat bran, 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
5
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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +444.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.1%

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +965.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +108%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +523.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more OtherOther +14.2%
~equal in Protein ~17.3g

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
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +901.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Bran raw Opinion
Calories 553kcal 246kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 17.3g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 7.03g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Net carbs 26.89g 50.82g Bran raw
Carbs 30.19g 66.22g Bran raw
Magnesium 292mg 235mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 58mg Bran raw
Potassium 660mg 566mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 5.41mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 1.45g Bran raw
Fiber 3.3g 15.4g Bran raw
Copper 2.195mg 0.403mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 3.11mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 734mg Bran raw
Sodium 12mg 4mg Bran raw
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.01mg Bran raw
Manganese 1.655mg 5.63mg Bran raw
Selenium 19.9µg 45.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 1.17mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.22mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.934mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 1.494mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.165mg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 3.2µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 52µg Bran raw
Choline 32.2mg Bran raw
Saturated Fat 7.783g 1.328g Bran raw
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 2.376g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 2.766g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.688mg 0.502mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.668mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 1.374mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.76mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.335mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.908mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.964mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.41mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Bran 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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.