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Cashew vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and Saffron

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1163% higher.
  • Cashew contains 7 times more Copper than Saffron. Cashew contains 2.195mg of Copper, while Saffron contains 0.328mg.
  • Saffron contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Spices, saffron.

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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
6
:
Contains more Magnesium +10.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +430.3%
Contains more Copper +569.2%
Contains more Selenium +255.4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +66.2%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains more Manganese +1616.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 264
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Magnesium +10.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +430.3%
Contains more Copper +569.2%
Contains more Selenium +255.4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +66.2%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains more Manganese +1616.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 264

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
4
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16060%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more Folate +272%
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16060%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more Folate +272%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
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Contains more Protein +59.4%
Contains more Fats +649.6%
Contains more Carbs +116.5%
Contains more Water +128.8%
Contains more Other +114.6%
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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Protein +59.4%
Contains more Fats +649.6%
Contains more Carbs +116.5%
Contains more Water +128.8%
Contains more Other +114.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5447.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5447.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 18.22g 11.43g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 5.85g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 553kcal 310kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Saffron
Fiber 3.3g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 37mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 6.68mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 292mg 264mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 252mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 12mg 148mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 1.09mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.328mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 19.9µg 5.6µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.115mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 25µg 93µg Saffron
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 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.429g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 2.067g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.