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Cashew vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cashew and Wheat

  • Cashew has more Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Wheat is higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cashew covers your daily need of Copper 182% more than Wheat .
  • Cashew has 17 times more Saturated Fat than Wheat . While Cashew has 7.783g of Saturated Fat, Wheat has only 0.454g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Wheat, durum.

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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
6
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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains more IronIron +89.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +349.2%
~equal in Calcium ~34mg

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
3
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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +534.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +72%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.419mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.935mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.419mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1675.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.6%
Contains more WaterWater +110.4%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6817.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +702.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Wheat Opinion
Calories 553kcal 339kcal Cashew
Protein 18.22g 13.68g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 2.47g Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Net carbs 26.89g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 30.19g 71.13g Wheat
Magnesium 292mg 144mg Cashew
Calcium 37mg 34mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 431mg Cashew
Iron 6.68mg 3.52mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Wheat
Fiber 3.3g Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.553mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 4.16mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 508mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 2mg Wheat
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 19.9µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.419mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.121mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 25µg 43µg Wheat
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.344g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.978g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.176mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.366mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.533mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.934mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.303mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.221mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.681mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.594mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.322mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Wheat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.329g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.