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Cheesecake vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheesecake and cashew

  • Cashew is richer than cheesecake in copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 242% higher.
  • Cashew has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 +37.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +633.3%
Contains more IronIron +960.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +10875%
Contains more ZincZinc +1033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +537.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1082.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.7%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1410.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +444.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +701.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +675%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +776.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.3%
Contains more FatsFats +94.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +182.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -21.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheesecake Cashew
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cheesecake Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.02mg 2.195mg 242%
Iron 0.63mg 6.68mg 76%
Phosphorus 93mg 593mg 71%
Magnesium 11mg 292mg 67%
Manganese 0.14mg 1.655mg 66%
Zinc 0.51mg 5.78mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 7.845g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 23.797g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.423mg 33%
Fats 22.5g 43.85g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.417mg 28%
Selenium 5.2µg 19.9µg 27%
Protein 5.5g 18.22g 25%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 34.1µg 25%
Sodium 438mg 12mg 19%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg 18%
Potassium 90mg 660mg 17%
Calories 321kcal 553kcal 12%
Fiber 0.4g 3.3g 12%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.058mg 10%
Saturated fat 9.921g 7.783g 10%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.864mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.062mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Carbs 25.5g 30.19g 2%
Folate 18µg 25µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 51mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 5.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.