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Cream cheese vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Cashew

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Cashew is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 242% higher.
  • Cashew contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.

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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 Calcium +162.2%
Contains more Iron +5972.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +454.2%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1056%
Contains more Copper +12094.4%
Contains more Manganese +14945.5%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +162.2%
Contains more Iron +5972.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +454.2%
Contains more Potassium +400%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1056%
Contains more Copper +12094.4%
Contains more Manganese +14945.5%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%

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.
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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1067%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.6%
Contains more Folate +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1523.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1067%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.6%
Contains more Folate +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1523.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +911.9%
Contains more Protein +196.3%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +446.9%
Contains more Other +100%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
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
Contains more Water +911.9%
Contains more Protein +196.3%
Contains more Fats +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +446.9%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +6611.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +6611.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 6.15g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 34.44g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 5.52g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 350kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 0.35g 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 3.76g 5.91g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 97mg 37mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 9mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 107mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 132mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 314mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.5mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.018mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.011mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 8.6µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.058mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 9µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.233mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.657mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.567mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.191mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.395mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.175mg 0.456mg Cashew
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 20.213g 7.783g Cashew
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 7.845g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Cashew
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
19%
Cream cheese
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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