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Greek yogurt vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Greek yogurt and Cashew

  • Greek yogurt has more Vitamin B12, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 242% more than Greek yogurt.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
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 CalciumCalcium +170.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +368.1%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +12811.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1011.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +339.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18288.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.2%

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% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 +1463.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +777%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +658.5%
Contains more OtherOther +252.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 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 -69.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1014.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1572.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Greek yogurt 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Cashew Opinion
Calories 97kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 9g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 5g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Net carbs 3.98g 26.89g Cashew
Carbs 3.98g 30.19g Cashew
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Cashew
Magnesium 11mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 100mg 37mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 141mg 660mg Cashew
Iron 0mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 4g 5.91g Greek yogurt
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Copper 0.017mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 0.52mg 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 135mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 35mg 12mg Cashew
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Greek yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 0.009mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 9.7µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.058mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 5µg 25µg Cashew
Choline 15.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 7.783g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 7.845g 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
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.