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Cashew vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cashew and Mayonnaise

  • Cashew has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 242% more.
  • Cashew has 292 times more Magnesium than Mayonnaise. Cashew has 292mg of Magnesium, while Mayonnaise has 1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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
10
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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3200%
Contains more IronIron +3081%
Contains more CopperCopper +11452.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3753.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2723.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23542.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +765.2%

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
7
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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +402.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +378%

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1797.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5196.5%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +70.7%
Contains more WaterWater +316.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +469.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1110.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +25%
~equal in Fructose ~0.05g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Mayonnaise Opinion
Calories 553kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 18.22g 0.96g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Net carbs 26.89g 0.57g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 0.57g Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 292mg 1mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 8mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 20mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0.21mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.019mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.15mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 21mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 635mg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 0.9mg 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 1.655mg 0.007mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 2.3µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.01mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.019mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.172mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.008mg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 34.1µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 25µg 5µg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.187g Cashew
Choline 34.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 7.783g 11.703g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 16.843g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.017mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.055mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.065mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.095mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.072mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.035mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.057mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.074mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.026mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0.05g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients

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

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