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Cheese vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese and cashew?

  • Cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while cashew is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 241% higher.
  • Cashew is lower in cholesterol.
  • Cashew has a higher glycemic index (25) than cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Cashew
8
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 +1818.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +981.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +768.4%
Contains more IronIron +4671.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +7216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6029.6%

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.
Cheese
5
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Cashew
7
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 +637.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1358.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1320.8%
~equal in Folate ~25µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Cashew
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +611.9%
Contains more OtherOther +46.1%
Contains more FatsFats +31.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +877%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
0
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Cashew
3
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 -58.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +452.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Cashew
3
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 GlucoseGlucose +420%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 2.195mg 241%
Iron 0.14mg 6.68mg 82%
Manganese 0.027mg 1.655mg 71%
Calcium 710mg 37mg 67%
Magnesium 27mg 292mg 63%
Saturated fat 18.867g 7.783g 50%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 7.845g 43%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 23.797g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.423mg 33%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 653mg 12mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.058mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.417mg 27%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 34.1µg 26%
Phosphorus 455mg 593mg 20%
Zinc 3.64mg 5.78mg 19%
Potassium 76mg 660mg 17%
Selenium 28.5µg 19.9µg 16%
Fats 33.31g 43.85g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.864mg 9%
Carbs 3.09g 30.19g 9%
Protein 22.87g 18.22g 9%
Calories 404kcal 553kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.062mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.9mg 1%
Folate 27µg 25µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 5.91g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.084g)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.