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Cashew vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew and Scallion different?

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Scallion is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Cashew covers your daily need of Copper 235% more than Scallion.
  • Cashew contains 243 times more Saturated Fat than Scallion. Cashew contains 7.783g of Saturated Fat, while Scallion contains 0.032g.

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +351.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +1502.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +1382.1%
Contains more Copper +2544.6%
Contains more Manganese +934.4%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +351.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1360%
Contains more Phosphorus +1502.7%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +1382.1%
Contains more Copper +2544.6%
Contains more Manganese +934.4%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1052%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin K +507%
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1052%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin K +507%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +895.6%
Contains more Fats +22978.9%
Contains more Carbs +311.3%
Contains more Other +213.6%
Contains more Water +1627.5%
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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +895.6%
Contains more Fats +22978.9%
Contains more Carbs +311.3%
Contains more Other +213.6%
Contains more Water +1627.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88037%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10501.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88037%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10501.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 4.74g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 1.83g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.19g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 7.34g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 32kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 3.3g 2.6g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 6.68mg 1.48mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 20mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 37mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 276mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 16mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.39mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.083mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.16mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 0.6µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.55mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.055mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.525mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.075mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.061mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 34.1µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.02mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.072mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.077mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.109mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.091mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.02mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.059mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.081mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.032mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.027g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.074g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.751g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.