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Cashew vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Pepperoni

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Manganese, yet Pepperoni is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 234% higher.
  • Cashew contains 16 times more Magnesium than Pepperoni. Cashew contains 292mg of Magnesium, while Pepperoni contains 18mg.
  • Cashew contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +402.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.3%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.9%
Contains more Copper +2312.1%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
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 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +402.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.3%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.9%
Contains more Copper +2312.1%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +487.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.93
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% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +487.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2458.5%
Contains more Water +449%
Contains more Other +86.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Equal in Fats - 46.28
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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more Carbs +2458.5%
Contains more Water +449%
Contains more Other +86.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Equal in Fats - 46.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 1.18g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 43.85g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 30.19g 1.18g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 504kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 19mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 1.33mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 18mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 158mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 274mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 1582mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 2.44mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.091mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 1.074mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.271mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.362mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 5µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 34.1µg 5.8µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.23mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.472mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.928mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.362mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.778mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.987mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Cashew
Trans Fat 1.527g Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 17.708g Cashew
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 20.77g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 4.458g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Pepperoni
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
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 1570mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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?
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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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.