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Corned beef vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and cashew

  • Corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, yet cashew is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 227% higher.
  • Cashew contains less cholesterol.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than cashew.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 SeleniumSelenium +64.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.2%
Contains more IronIron +259.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1325.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7422.7%

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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1526.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2173.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +1049.8%
Contains more FatsFats +131%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6323.4%
~equal in Protein ~18.22g
~equal in Other ~2.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 -18.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +158.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1070.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.154mg 2.195mg 227%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.655mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Magnesium 12mg 292mg 67%
Phosphorus 125mg 593mg 67%
Iron 1.86mg 6.68mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 7.845g 48%
Sodium 973mg 12mg 42%
Fats 18.98g 43.85g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 23.797g 36%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.423mg 33%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 34.1µg 27%
Selenium 32.8µg 19.9µg 23%
Calories 251kcal 553kcal 15%
Potassium 145mg 660mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.417mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 1.062mg 12%
Zinc 4.58mg 5.78mg 11%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Carbs 0.47g 30.19g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.864mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.058mg 9%
Saturated fat 6.34g 7.783g 7%
Folate 6µg 25µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 8mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Protein 18.17g 18.22g 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 961mg)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.