Hickory nut vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hickory nut and cashew?
- Hickory nut are higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, yet cashew is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 162% more.
- Hickory nut have 3 times more manganese than cashew. While hickory nut have 4.61mg of manganese, cashew has only 1.655mg.
We used Nuts, hickorynuts, dried and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types 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 CalciumCalcium | +64.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.72 g
Fats:
64.37 g
Carbs:
18.25 g
Water:
2.65 g
Other:
2.01 g
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.886 g
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 | -9.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.738mg | 2.195mg | 162% |
| Manganese | 4.61mg | 1.655mg | 128% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.886g | 7.845g | 94% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 6.68mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.867mg | 0.423mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 336mg | 593mg | 37% |
| Fats | 64.37g | 43.85g | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Magnesium | 173mg | 292mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.611g | 23.797g | 22% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 19.9µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.746mg | 0.864mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.417mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.31mg | 5.78mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 3.3g | 12% |
| Protein | 12.72g | 18.22g | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Potassium | 436mg | 660mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.131mg | 0.058mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 657kcal | 553kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 40µg | 25µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.25g | 30.19g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 7.038g | 7.783g | 3% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.907mg | 1.062mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.85g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.422mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.576mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.027mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.497mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.3mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.713mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.73mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.389mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.745g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.