Cashew vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cashew and soybean meal?
- Cashew is richer in selenium and copper, while soybean meal is higher in manganese, iron, folate, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and calcium.
- Soybean meal's daily need coverage for manganese is 93% higher.
- Soybean meal has 29 times less saturated fat than cashew. Cashew has 7.783g of saturated fat, while soybean meal has 0.268g.
- Soybean meal has a higher glycemic index (68) than cashew (25).
We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Soy meal, defatted, raw 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 ZincZinc | +14.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +503% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +559.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +277.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +332.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1112% |
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:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1734.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.7% |
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
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5718.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +650.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.655mg | 3.8mg | 93% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 13.7mg | 88% |
| Folate | 25µg | 303µg | 70% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 2.39g | 64% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 49.2g | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 0.409g | 58% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 2490mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 1.045g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 0.268g | 34% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 3.3µg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Copper | 2.195mg | 2mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 1.976mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.691mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 244mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 701mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.251mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.569mg | 12% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 337kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 2.587mg | 10% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 5.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 306mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 35.89g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 35.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 2.18mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 3.66mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 2.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 2.346mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
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%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.