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Cashew vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cashew and Ostrich

  • Cashew has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Ostrich is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 260% more than Cashew.
  • Cashew has 87 times more Manganese than Ostrich. While Cashew has 1.655mg of Manganese, Ostrich has only 0.019mg.
  • Ostrich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +139.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1068%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.3%
Contains more Potassium +82.3%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +1344.1%
Contains more Manganese +8610.5%
Contains more Selenium +88.4%
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 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +139.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1068%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.3%
Contains more Potassium +82.3%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +1344.1%
Contains more Manganese +8610.5%
Contains more Selenium +88.4%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin E +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +572.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +572.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
:
Contains more Fats +1606.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +490.7%
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +1217.5%
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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Fats +1606.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +490.7%
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +1217.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2353.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1683%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2353.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1683%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Ostrich Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 0g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 43.85g 2.57g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 0g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 145kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0g Ostrich
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 6mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 2.79mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 25mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 251mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 362mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 80mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 4.85mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.152mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.019mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.23mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.232mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Folate 25µg 15µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.254mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 1.472mg 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 0.928mg 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.362mg 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.094mg 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.456mg 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 1g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.97g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.44g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Ostrich
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
105%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.783g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.