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Cocoa solids vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cocoa solids and Cashew

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Cashew have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 177% more.
  • Cocoa solids have 11 times more Fiber than Cashew. Cocoa solids have 37g of Fiber, while Cashew has 3.3g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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 +245.9%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +130.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Copper +72.6%
Contains more Manganese +131.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +39.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +245.9%
Contains more Iron +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +130.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Copper +72.6%
Contains more Manganese +131.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +39.2%

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.
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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.7%
Contains more Folate +28%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1264%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
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 B2 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.7%
Contains more Folate +28%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1264%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +91.8%
Contains more Other +128.3%
Contains more Fats +220.1%
Contains more Water +73.3%
Equal in Protein - 18.22
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 Carbs +91.8%
Contains more Other +128.3%
Contains more Fats +220.1%
Contains more Water +73.3%
Equal in Protein - 18.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1683%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.783
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1683%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.783

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 19.6g 18.22g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 57.9g 30.19g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 1.75g 5.91g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 3.3g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 37mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 6.68mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 292mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 593mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 660mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 6.81mg 5.78mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 2.195mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.655mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.058mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 1.062mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 32µg 25µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.287mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.688mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.189mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.983mg 0.928mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.177mg 1.094mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 8.07g 7.783g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
16%
Cocoa solids
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.