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Cashew vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cashew and Pasta

  • Pasta contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Cashew.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 234% higher.
  • Pasta contains 52 times less Saturated Fat than Cashew. Cashew contains 7.783g of Saturated Fat, while Pasta contains 0.15g.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, 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
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +486%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +841.3%
Contains more Potassium +2650%
Contains more Zinc +932.1%
Contains more Copper +2260.2%
Contains more Manganese +638.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +486%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +841.3%
Contains more Potassium +2650%
Contains more Zinc +932.1%
Contains more Copper +2260.2%
Contains more Manganese +638.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
8
:
4
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1126.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.992
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1126.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.992

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Protein +253.8%
Contains more Fats +4076.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +719.4%
Contains more Water +1218.5%
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
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +253.8%
Contains more Fats +4076.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +719.4%
Contains more Water +1218.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19091.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1728.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19091.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1728.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 24.93g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 5.15g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 1.05g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 24.93g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 131kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Pasta
Fiber 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 6mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 1.14mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 18mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 63mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 24mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 5.78mg 0.56mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.093mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.224mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.209mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.992mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.183mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.034mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.065mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.134mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.197mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.348mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.097mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.079mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.247mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.217mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.103mg Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.124g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.429g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.633g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.