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Roquefort vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roquefort and Cashew?

  • Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A, while Cashew is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 240% higher.
  • Cashew is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
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 +1689.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +873.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +625.3%
Contains more IronIron +1092.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +6355.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5416.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.2%

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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Cashew
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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 B2Vitamin B2 +910.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +96%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +957.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 +18.2%
Contains more WaterWater +657.3%
Contains more OtherOther +153.5%
Contains more FatsFats +43.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1409.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 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 -59.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +180.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Cashew Opinion
Calories 369kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 21.54g 18.22g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Net carbs 2g 26.89g Cashew
Carbs 2g 30.19g Cashew
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Cashew
Magnesium 30mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 662mg 37mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 660mg Cashew
Iron 0.56mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Roquefort
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Copper 0.034mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 2.08mg 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 392mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 1809mg 12mg Cashew
Vitamin A 1047IU 0IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 0.03mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 14.5µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.058mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.864mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 49µg 25µg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 7.783g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 7.845g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.287mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.688mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.789mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.472mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.928mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.362mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.951mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 1.094mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.456mg Roquefort
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
36%
Roquefort
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 1797mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.