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Cashew vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cashew and Spätzle?

  • Cashew is richer than Spätzle in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 233% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Spätzle is lower.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt types 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.
Cashew
9
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 15% 3.6% 3.4% 23% 33% 18% 33% 22% 41% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1290.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1636.8%
Contains more IronIron +1013.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2139.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +789.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +680.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.1%

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
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% 1.3% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 7.5% 16% 11% 11% 0% 5.3% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +806.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
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
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2018.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20%
Contains more OtherOther +408%
Contains more WaterWater +1202.5%

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
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3995.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1321.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
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
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +14425%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +40%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Spätzle
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Spätzle Opinion
Calories 553kcal 138kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 4.54g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 2.07g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Net carbs 26.89g 23.96g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 25.16g Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 21mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 12mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 38mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0.6mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0.4g Spätzle
Fiber 3.3g 1.2g Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.098mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.65mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 76mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 165mg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.17mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.315mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.03mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.02mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.4mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.263mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.046mg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 7µg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.029g Cashew
Choline 25.7mg Spätzle
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.419g Spätzle
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.581g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.552g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.043mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.138mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.19mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.365mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.137mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.086mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.24mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.22mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.121mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Spätzle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cashew
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
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

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. Spätzle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169762/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.