Cashew vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cashew and Teff different?
- Cashew is higher in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Teff is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 330% higher.
- Cashew contains 18 times more Vitamin K than Teff. While Cashew contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, Teff contains only 1.9µg.
- Teff has less Saturated Fat.
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Teff, uncooked are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +352.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +386.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +458.3% |
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 | +1025% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1694.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +365.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1742.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.6% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3940.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +632.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +837.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +55.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1360% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +840% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 553kcal | 367kcal |
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| Protein | 18.22g | 13.3g |
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| Fats | 43.85g | 2.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.89g | 65.13g |
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| Carbs | 30.19g | 73.13g |
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| Magnesium | 292mg | 184mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 180mg |
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| Potassium | 660mg | 427mg |
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| Iron | 6.68mg | 7.63mg |
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| Sugar | 5.91g | 1.84g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 8g |
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.81mg |
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| Zinc | 5.78mg | 3.63mg |
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| Starch | 23.49g | 36.56g |
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| Phosphorus | 593mg | 429mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 1.655mg | 9.24mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 3.363mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.942mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.482mg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 25µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.783g | 0.449g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.797g | 0.589g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 1.071g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.51mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.501mg |
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| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.376mg |
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| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.428mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.698mg |
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| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.686mg |
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| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.301mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g | 0.47g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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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
32%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 mg)
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.