Cashew vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cashew and steak
- Cashew is richer in copper, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin K, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 234% higher.
- Cashew contains 21 times more vitamin K than steak. Cashew contains 34.1µg of vitamin K, while steak contains 1.6µg.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than cashew.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1169.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2482.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +471.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2031.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +419% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +384.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +370.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +969% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +159.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +775.6% |
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Saturated fat
~8.443g
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.085mg | 234% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 72% | |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 23mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 163mg | 61% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 2.4mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.896g | 46% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 19.02g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 9.171g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.074mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 1.6µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 5.149mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 31.8µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.301mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 17% | |
| Calories | 553kcal | 271kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 24.85g | 13% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 279mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Folate | 25µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 6.34mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 8.443g | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.