Cashew vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cashew and raisins
- Cashew is higher than raisins in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 209% more than raisins.
- Cashew contains 134 times more saturated fat than raisins. While cashew contains 7.783g of saturated fat, raisins contain only 0.058g.
- The glycemic index of cashew is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Raisins, seedless.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +812.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +590.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2527.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +487.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +453.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3216.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +299.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +809.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +874.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +493.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9432.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +196.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46560.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21102.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +770% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1191.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +55400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +59260% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.318mg | 209% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 101mg | 70% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 0.46g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 32mg | 62% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 1.88mg | 60% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 0.051g | 59% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.299mg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.037g | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.22mg | 51% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 29.68g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 0.058g | 35% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.6µg | 35% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 3.07g | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.106mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 3.5µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.174mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 79.18g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.095mg | 15% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 299kcal | 13% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 2.7g | 9% |
| Folate | 25µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.125mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 749mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.766mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 75.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 59.19g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.725g)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)