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Fettuccine vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fettuccine and Cashew different?

  • Cashew has more Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber than Fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cashew is 81% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 14 times more Sodium than Cashew. While Fettuccine contains 166mg of Sodium, Cashew contains only 12mg.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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.
Contains more Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Iron +1013.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2272%
Contains more Potassium +292.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +5680%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Iron +1013.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2272%
Contains more Potassium +292.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +5680%

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 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
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 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734%
Contains more Folate +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1346.2%
Contains more Protein +193.9%
Contains more Fats +1524.1%
Contains more Carbs +115.6%
Contains more Other +33.7%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 Water +1346.2%
Contains more Protein +193.9%
Contains more Fats +1524.1%
Contains more Carbs +115.6%
Contains more Other +33.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2544.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1861.3%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2544.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1861.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 12g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 6.2g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 2.7g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 14g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 99kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 1.3g 5.91g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 28mg 37mg Cashew
Iron 0.6mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 6mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 25mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 168mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 166mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.1mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.058mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.062mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 6µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 0.9g 7.783g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine 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
8%
Fettuccine
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.883g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins

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. 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.