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Cashew vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cashew and Sugar substitute?

  • Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 243% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 145 times less Zinc than Cashew. Cashew has 5.78mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute has 0.04mg.
  • Cashew is lower in Sodium.

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 Iron +4075%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +7312.5%
Contains more Potassium +1592.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +14350%
Contains more Copper +31257.1%
Contains more Manganese +7422.7%
Contains more Calcium +2275.7%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +4075%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +7312.5%
Contains more Potassium +1592.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +14350%
Contains more Copper +31257.1%
Contains more Manganese +7422.7%
Contains more Calcium +2275.7%

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
12
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2680%
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% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2680%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +784.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +180.8%
Contains more Water +75.8%
Contains more Other +58.7%
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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +784.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +180.8%
Contains more Water +75.8%
Contains more Other +58.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +567.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2080%
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +567.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2080%
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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 18.22g 2.06g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 553kcal 347kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g 3.52g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 3.3g 0.6g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 6.68mg 0.16mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 6mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 8mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 39mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 572mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.04mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.007mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.022mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.015mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.015mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.08mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.015mg Cashew
Folate 25µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.