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Graham cracker vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Graham cracker and Cashew

  • Graham cracker has more Vitamin B3, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 225% more than Graham cracker.
  • Cashew has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Graham cracker. Graham cracker has 4.439mg of Vitamin B3, while Cashew has 1.062mg.
  • Graham cracker contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 +108.1%
Contains more Iron +76.7%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +288.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +502.1%
Contains more Copper +1191.2%
Contains more Manganese +62.4%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +108.1%
Contains more Iron +76.7%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +288.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +502.1%
Contains more Copper +1191.2%
Contains more Manganese +62.4%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%

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 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +446.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318%
Contains more Folate +264%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
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 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +446.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318%
Contains more Folate +264%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +157.2%
Contains more Protein +172.3%
Contains more Fats +313.7%
Contains more Water +53.4%
Contains more Other +53%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +157.2%
Contains more Protein +172.3%
Contains more Fats +313.7%
Contains more Water +53.4%
Contains more Other +53%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +848.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.6%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +848.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +98.2%
Contains more Sucrose +292.8%
Contains more Glucose +1980%
Contains more Fructose +1880%
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +98.2%
Contains more Sucrose +292.8%
Contains more Glucose +1980%
Contains more Fructose +1880%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker Cashew
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Graham cracker Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 26.89g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 10.6g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 77.66g 30.19g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 46.56g 23.49g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0.05g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 5.91g Cashew
Fiber 3.4g 3.3g Graham cracker
Calcium 77mg 37mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 40mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 185mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 170mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 459mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.96mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.17mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 1.019mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 6.3µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.9mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.058mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.062mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 91µg 25µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 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
Trans Fat 0.055g Cashew
Saturated Fat 1.633g 7.783g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 7.845g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
35%
Graham cracker
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.