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Cashew vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cashew and Maple syrup

  • Cashew has more Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Maple syrup is richer in Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 242% more than Maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup has 1112 times less Saturated Fat than Cashew. Cashew has 7.783g of Saturated Fat, while Maple syrup has 0.007g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Syrups, maple.

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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
7
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% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1290.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.3%
Contains more IronIron +5972.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12094.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.7%
~equal in Sodium ~12mg

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
8
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% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2089.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45450%
Contains more FatsFats +72983.3%
Contains more OtherOther +440.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.1%
Contains more WaterWater +522.9%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +216236.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46047.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
1
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +903.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +940%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Maple syrup
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 553kcal 260kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 0.04g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.06g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Net carbs 26.89g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 30.19g 67.04g Maple syrup
Magnesium 292mg 21mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 102mg Maple syrup
Potassium 660mg 212mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 0.11mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 60.46g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.018mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 1.47mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 2mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 12mg
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 19.9µg 0.6µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.066mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.081mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.036mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.002mg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 0µg Cashew
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.011g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.017g 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
Fructose 0.05g 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.776g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.