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Cashew vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Pico de gallo

  • Cashew is richer than Pico de gallo in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cashew is 84% higher.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and PACE, Pico De Gallo.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +660%
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 19% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +660%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +221.9%
Contains more Water +1592.3%
Equal in Other - 2.62
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
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +221.9%
Contains more Water +1592.3%
Equal in Other - 2.62

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Pico de gallo Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 9.38g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 0g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 9.38g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 31kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 6.25g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 0mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 469mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 313IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.8mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 25µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cashew Pico de gallo
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
3%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.783g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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

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.