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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 for 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.
  • Cashew has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

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
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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CopperCopper +569.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +430.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.2%
Contains more IronIron +66.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1616.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~264mg

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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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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16060%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +272%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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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 ProteinProtein +59.4%
Contains more FatsFats +649.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.5%
Contains more WaterWater +128.8%
Contains more OtherOther +114.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5447.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.655mg 28.408mg 1163%
Copper 2.195mg 0.328mg 207%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 80.8mg 89%
Fats 43.85g 5.85g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 0.429g 58%
Iron 6.68mg 11.1mg 55%
Phosphorus 593mg 252mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 1.01mg 46%
Zinc 5.78mg 1.09mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 2.067g 39%
Potassium 660mg 1724mg 31%
Saturated fat 7.783g 1.586g 28%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.115mg 26%
Selenium 19.9µg 5.6µg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 17%
Folate 25µg 93µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.267mg 16%
Protein 18.22g 11.43g 14%
Calories 553kcal 310kcal 12%
Carbs 30.19g 65.37g 12%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Calcium 37mg 111mg 7%
Magnesium 292mg 264mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Sodium 12mg 148mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 1.46mg 2%
Fiber 3.3g 3.9g 2%
Net carbs 26.89g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 5.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Saffron
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
54%
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.