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Cashew vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cashew and rib eye steak

  • Cashew is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin K, yet rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 235% higher.
  • Cashew contains 21 times more vitamin K than rib eye steak. Cashew contains 34.1µg of vitamin K, while rib eye steak contains 1.6µg.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index than cashew.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.8%
Contains more IronIron +198.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2643.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1968.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.2%
~equal in Zinc ~5.91mg

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
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2031.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +394.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +101.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +25300%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more WaterWater +947.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +663.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.08mg 235%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.08mg 68%
Magnesium 292mg 22mg 64%
Phosphorus 593mg 152mg 63%
Iron 6.68mg 2.24mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.027g 45%
Fats 43.85g 21.81g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 10.519g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.071mg 29%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 1.6µg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 4.908mg 24%
Selenium 19.9µg 29.7µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.287mg 18%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Calories 553kcal 291kcal 13%
Potassium 660mg 260mg 12%
Protein 18.22g 23.69g 11%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Carbs 30.19g 0g 10%
Saturated fat 7.783g 9.684g 9%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.536mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.477mg 5%
Folate 25µg 6µg 5%
Calcium 37mg 11mg 3%
Sodium 12mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Zinc 5.78mg 5.91mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.91g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.888mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cashew
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.901g)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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