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Cashew vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cashew and shark raw

  • Cashew has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, shark raw has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 240% more.
  • Cashew has 110 times more manganese than shark raw. Cashew has 1.655mg of manganese, while shark raw has 0.015mg.
  • Shark raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cashew has a higher glycemic index than shark raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +495.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.5%
Contains more IronIron +695.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +6551.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1244.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10933.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.4%
~equal in Calcium ~34mg

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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34000%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.062mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.4mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +872.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +173.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1315%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1216.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +556.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Shark raw DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.033mg 240%
Iron 6.68mg 0.84mg 73%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.015mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Fats 43.85g 4.51g 61%
Magnesium 292mg 49mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 1.808g 55%
Phosphorus 593mg 210mg 55%
Zinc 5.78mg 0.43mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.195g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.042mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.783g 0.925g 31%
Selenium 19.9µg 36.5µg 30%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.1µg 28%
Calories 553kcal 130kcal 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Potassium 660mg 160mg 15%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 2.938mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Carbs 30.19g 0g 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Protein 18.22g 20.98g 6%
Folate 25µg 3µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Sodium 12mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.695mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 0g N/A
Calcium 37mg 34mg 0%
Sugar 5.91g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.062mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.618mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.