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Cornmeal vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cornmeal and Cashew different?

  • Cornmeal is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 235% higher.
  • Cornmeal contains 8 times more Folate than Cashew. While Cornmeal contains 209µg of Folate, Cashew contains only 25µg.
  • Cornmeal has less Saturated Fat.

Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
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 less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +812.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +364.8%
Contains more IronIron +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2788.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +775.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +499%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +851.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.5%

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% 13% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +367.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +736%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 CarbsCarbs +163.2%
Contains more WaterWater +115%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2405.7%
Contains more OtherOther +398%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 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 -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6001.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +847.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cashew
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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 StarchStarch +212%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1020%
Contains more FructoseFructose +240%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +754.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Cashew Opinion
Calories 370kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 7.11g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 1.75g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Net carbs 75.55g 26.89g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 30.19g Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 3mg 37mg Cashew
Potassium 142mg 660mg Cashew
Iron 4.36mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 1.61g 5.91g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 3.3g Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 0.66mg 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 73.3g 23.49g Cornmeal
Phosphorus 99mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 7mg 12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 0.174mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 10.5µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.423mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.058mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 1.062mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 209µg 25µg Cornmeal
Choline 8.6mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 7.783g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 7.845g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.172mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.006mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.105mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.162mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.337mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.172mg 0.456mg Cashew
Fructose 0.17g 0.05g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal 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
42%
Cornmeal
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.563g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.