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Sardine vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sardine and Cashew

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin D, yet Cashew is higher in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Cashew.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
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Cashew
Contains more Calcium +932.4%
Contains more Selenium +164.8%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +648.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +1080.1%
Contains more Manganese +1432.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +932.4%
Contains more Selenium +164.8%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +648.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +1080.1%
Contains more Manganese +1432.4%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1211.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1211.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cashew
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Water +1046.3%
Contains more Other +70.1%
Contains more Fats +283%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 Protein +35.1%
Contains more Water +1046.3%
Contains more Other +70.1%
Contains more Fats +283%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +515.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +515.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 0g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 24.62g 18.22g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 0g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 208kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 0g 5.91g Sardine
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 382mg 37mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 39mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 490mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 397mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 307mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 1.31mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.186mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.108mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 52.7µg 19.9µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.9mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.058mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.062mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 10µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 1.079mg 0.688mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.789mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.472mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.928mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.362mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.951mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 1.094mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.456mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 1.528g 7.783g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.