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Lobster Raw vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lobster Raw and Cashew

  • Lobster Raw is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Cashew is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 94% higher.
  • Cashew contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw 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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
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 +127%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +668.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230%
Contains more IronIron +2469.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2855.4%

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.
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% 0.24% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2015%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 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 +1456.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5746.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 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 -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10716.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2550.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lobster Raw 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Cashew Opinion
Calories 77kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 16.52g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 0.75g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Net carbs 0g 26.89g Cashew
Carbs 0g 30.19g Cashew
Cholesterol 127mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster Raw
Magnesium 38mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 84mg 37mg Lobster Raw
Potassium 200mg 660mg Cashew
Iron 0.26mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 0g 5.91g Lobster Raw
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Copper 1.349mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 3.53mg 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 0g 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 161mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 423mg 12mg Cashew
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 0.056mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 63.6µg 19.9µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.058mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 1.062mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 0.864mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 10µg 25µg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.011g Cashew
Choline 70.3mg Lobster Raw
Saturated Fat 0.181g 7.783g Lobster Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.22g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 7.845g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.654mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.723mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.197mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 1.24mg 0.928mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0.413mg 0.362mg Lobster Raw
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.741mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.413mg 0.456mg Cashew
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Lobster Raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw Cashew
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Lobster Raw
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.