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Cashew vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cashew and White chocolate

  • Cashew is richer than White chocolate in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 237% higher.
  • Cashew contains 207 times more Manganese than White chocolate. Cashew contains 1.655mg of Manganese, while White chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • Cashew contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 +2683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.9%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +681.1%
Contains more Copper +3558.3%
Contains more Manganese +20587.5%
Contains more Selenium +342.2%
Contains more Calcium +437.8%
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +2683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.9%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +681.1%
Contains more Copper +3558.3%
Contains more Manganese +20587.5%
Contains more Selenium +342.2%
Contains more Calcium +437.8%

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.
Cashew
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.6%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +274.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.96
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.5
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.6%
Contains more Folate +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +274.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.96
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +210.4%
Contains more Fats +36.6%
Contains more Water +300%
Contains more Other +69.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.2%
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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +210.4%
Contains more Fats +36.6%
Contains more Water +300%
Contains more Other +69.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +674.4%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +674.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 18.22g 5.87g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 32.09g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 553kcal 539kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 59g Cashew
Fiber 3.3g 0.2g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 6.68mg 0.24mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 12mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 176mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 286mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 90mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.74mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.06mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.008mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 4.5µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.5mg
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.063mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.745mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.608mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.056mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 7µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 34.1µg 9.1µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 19.412g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 9.097g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.013g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.