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Cashew vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cashew and fish sandwiches

  • Cashew has more copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 236% more.
  • Cashew has 12 times more zinc than fish sandwiches. Cashew has 5.78mg of zinc, while fish sandwiches have 0.49mg.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in saturated fat.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than cashew.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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
8
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1068%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.4%
Contains more IronIron +345.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2826.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1079.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +411.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +526.9%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg
~equal in Selenium ~18µg

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
5
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.1%
Contains more FatsFats +252.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%
Contains more WaterWater +831.5%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +817%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2300%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2840%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.075mg 236%
Phosphorus 593mg 116mg 68%
Iron 6.68mg 1.5mg 65%
Magnesium 292mg 25mg 64%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.264mg 60%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 2.595g 53%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.49mg 48%
Fats 43.85g 12.45g 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.07mg 27%
Saturated fat 7.783g 1.949g 27%
Sodium 12mg 602mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.21mg 18%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 13.6µg 17%
Protein 18.22g 10.29g 16%
Calories 553kcal 257kcal 15%
Potassium 660mg 206mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 6.257g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.37mg 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Fiber 3.3g 1g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 2.15mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.14mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Folate 25µg 46µg 5%
Selenium 19.9µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.55mg 2%
Fructose 0.05g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Carbs 30.19g 26.69g 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 25.69g N/A
Calcium 37mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 5.91g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.834g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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