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Cashew vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew and Spaghetti different?

  • Cashew is higher than Spaghetti in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cashew covers your daily need of Copper 233% more than Spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types were used in this article.

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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 +428.6%
Contains more Iron +1236%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +922.4%
Contains more Potassium +1400%
Contains more Zinc +1033.3%
Contains more Copper +2095%
Contains more Manganese +414%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +1236%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +922.4%
Contains more Potassium +1400%
Contains more Zinc +1033.3%
Contains more Copper +2095%
Contains more Manganese +414%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2015%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2015%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +751%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +214.1%
Contains more Fats +4615.1%
Contains more Other +807.1%
Contains more Water +1094.8%
Equal in Carbs - 30.86
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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +214.1%
Contains more Fats +4615.1%
Contains more Other +807.1%
Contains more Water +1094.8%
Equal in Carbs - 30.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18065.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2306.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18065.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2306.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +6355.6%
Contains more Glucose +25%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Starch +10.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +6355.6%
Contains more Glucose +25%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Starch +10.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Spaghetti
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 18.22g 5.8g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.93g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 553kcal 158kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.05g 0.03g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 3.3g 1.8g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 7mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0.5mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 18mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 58mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 44mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 5.78mg 0.51mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.1mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.322mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.06mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.02mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.02mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.4mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.112mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.049mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 7µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.083mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.206mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.228mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.44mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.133mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.065mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.297mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.262mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.132mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.131g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.326g Cashew
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.607g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.