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Mozzarella vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and cashew

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet cashew is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 241% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Cashew
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1875.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1023.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +594.7%
Contains more IronIron +2572%
Contains more CopperCopper +8029.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%

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.
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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2015%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +421.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1794.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Cashew
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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 ProteinProtein +50.9%
Contains more WaterWater +859.6%
Contains more FatsFats +156.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +873.9%
~equal in Other ~2.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +391.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1441.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.027mg 2.195mg 241%
Iron 0.25mg 6.68mg 80%
Manganese 1.655mg 72%
Calcium 731mg 37mg 69%
Magnesium 26mg 292mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 7.845g 49%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 23.797g 47%
Fats 17.1g 43.85g 41%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.423mg 34%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 34.1µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.417mg 26%
Zinc 3.13mg 5.78mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.058mg 22%
Protein 27.5g 18.22g 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Potassium 95mg 660mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 17%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Saturated fat 10.867g 7.783g 14%
Calories 280kcal 553kcal 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Phosphorus 524mg 593mg 10%
Carbs 3.1g 30.19g 9%
Selenium 15.7µg 19.9µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.062mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.9mg 5%
Folate 9µg 25µg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 5.91g N/A
Sodium 16mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Cashew
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
23%
Mozzarella
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.