Cashew vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cashew and chia seeds
- Cashew has more copper; however, chia seeds is higher in fiber, selenium, calcium, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Cashew covers your daily need for copper 141% more than chia seeds.
- Cashew has 2 times more Copper than chia seeds. While cashew has 2.195mg of Copper, chia seeds has only 0.924mg.
- Chia seeds has less saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +62.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1605.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +731.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +96% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89% |
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Protein
~16.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +930.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +201.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 553kcal | 486kcal |
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| Protein | 18.22g | 16.54g |
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| Fats | 43.85g | 30.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.89g | 7.72g |
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| Carbs | 30.19g | 42.12g |
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| Magnesium | 292mg | 335mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 631mg |
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| Potassium | 660mg | 407mg |
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| Iron | 6.68mg | 7.72mg |
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| Sugar | 5.91g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 34.4g |
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.924mg |
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| Zinc | 5.78mg | 4.58mg |
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| Starch | 23.49g |
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| Phosphorus | 593mg | 860mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.5mg |
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| Manganese | 1.655mg | 2.723mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 55.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 8.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 49µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.14g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.783g | 3.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.797g | 2.309g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 23.665g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.436mg |
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| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.709mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.801mg |
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| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.371mg |
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| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.97mg |
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| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.588mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.016mg |
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| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.531mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.