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Cashew vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Parsley

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Parsley is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsley is 1338% higher.
  • Cashew contains 199 times more Selenium than Parsley. Cashew contains 19.9µg of Selenium, while Parsley contains 0.1µg.
  • Parsley contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Parsley, fresh.

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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 Magnesium +484%
Contains more Phosphorus +922.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +440.2%
Contains more Copper +1373.2%
Contains more Manganese +934.4%
Contains more Selenium +19800%
Contains more Calcium +273%
Equal in Iron - 6.2
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 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +484%
Contains more Phosphorus +922.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +440.2%
Contains more Copper +1373.2%
Contains more Manganese +934.4%
Contains more Selenium +19800%
Contains more Calcium +273%
Equal in Iron - 6.2

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
:
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Folate +508%
Contains more Vitamin K +4709.4%
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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Folate +508%
Contains more Vitamin K +4709.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
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Contains more Protein +513.5%
Contains more Fats +5450.6%
Contains more Carbs +376.9%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Contains more Water +1586.7%
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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +513.5%
Contains more Fats +5450.6%
Contains more Carbs +376.9%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Contains more Water +1586.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7966.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6226.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7966.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6226.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Parsley
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 Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 3.03g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 2.97g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.79g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 6.33g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 36kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0.85g Parsley
Fiber 3.3g 3.3g
Calcium 37mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 6.68mg 6.2mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 50mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 58mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 554mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 56mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 1.07mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.149mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.16mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 0.1µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.75mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.086mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.4mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.09mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 34.1µg 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.045mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.122mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.118mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.204mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.181mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.042mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.145mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.172mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.061mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.132g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.295g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.124g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Parsley
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
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.