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Cashew vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cashew and Sauerkraut?

  • Cashew has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B1 than Sauerkraut.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 233% higher.
  • Sauerkraut has 229 times less Saturated Fat than Cashew. Cashew has 7.783g of Saturated Fat, while Sauerkraut has 0.034g.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +354.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2865%
Contains more Potassium +288.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +2942.1%
Contains more Copper +2186.5%
Contains more Manganese +996%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Iron +354.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2865%
Contains more Potassium +288.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +2942.1%
Contains more Copper +2186.5%
Contains more Manganese +996%
Contains more Selenium +3216.7%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +642.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +829%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2840%
Equal in Folate - 24
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +642.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +829%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2840%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1902.2%
Contains more Fats +31221.4%
Contains more Carbs +605.4%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Water +1679.2%
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
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +1902.2%
Contains more Fats +31221.4%
Contains more Carbs +605.4%
Contains more Other +18.1%
Contains more Water +1679.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182953.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11609%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182953.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11609%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +25%
Contains more Glucose +180%
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
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +25%
Contains more Glucose +180%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 1.38g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 0.91g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.14g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 4.28g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 19kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0.04g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 3.3g 2.9g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 30mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 1.47mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 13mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 20mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 170mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 661mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.19mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.096mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.151mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 0.6µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.14mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.021mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.022mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.143mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.093mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.13mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 24µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 13µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.008mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.025mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.021mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.029mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.031mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.009mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.023mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.03mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.016mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.013g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.067g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.