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Cashew vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cashew and Pineapple cake?

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12715% higher.
  • Pineapple cake has 25 times less Copper than Cashew. Cashew has 2.195mg of Copper, while Pineapple cake has 0.087mg.
  • Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +351.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +623.2%
Contains more Potassium +489.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1764.5%
Contains more Copper +2423%
Contains more Manganese +372.9%
Contains more Selenium +111.7%
Contains more Calcium +224.3%
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Iron +351.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +623.2%
Contains more Potassium +489.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1764.5%
Contains more Copper +2423%
Contains more Manganese +372.9%
Contains more Selenium +111.7%
Contains more Calcium +224.3%

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 B5 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1126.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36070.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 26
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1126.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36070.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +420.6%
Contains more Fats +262.4%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Contains more Water +521.2%
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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +420.6%
Contains more Fats +262.4%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Contains more Water +521.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Pineapple cake
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 Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 18.22g 3.5g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 12.1g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 553kcal 319kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Pineapple cake
Fiber 3.3g 0.8g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 6.68mg 1.48mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 13mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 82mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 112mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 319mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.31mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.087mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.35mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 9.4µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.156mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.202mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.034mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 26µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.043mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.117mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.147mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.264mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.143mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.074mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.173mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.167mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.081mg Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 5.194g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 3.282g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.