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Lobster vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lobster and Cashew

  • Lobster is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Cashew is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lobster covers your daily Selenium needs 97% more than Cashew.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cashew is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat 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.
Lobster
Lobster
2
:
8
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Calcium +159.5%
Contains more Selenium +267.3%
Contains more Iron +2203.4%
Contains more Magnesium +579.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +187%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Manganese +2446.2%
Lobster
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 11% 31% 80% 21% 64% 111% 517% 9% 399%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +159.5%
Contains more Selenium +267.3%
Contains more Iron +2203.4%
Contains more Magnesium +579.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +187%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Manganese +2446.2%

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.
Lobster
Lobster
5
:
6
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.4%
Contains more Folate +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.9
Lobster
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 6% 4% 35% 101% 28% 9% 179% 0%
Cashew
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 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250.4%
Contains more Folate +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
2
:
3
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Water +1402.1%
Contains more Fats +4998.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +25.1%
Equal in Protein - 18.22
Lobster
19% 78% 2%
Protein: 19 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.11 g
Other: 2.03 g
Cashew
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 Water +1402.1%
Contains more Fats +4998.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +25.1%
Equal in Protein - 18.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster
Lobster
1
:
2
Cashew
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9305.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2207.4%
Lobster
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.208 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9305.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2207.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 0g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 19g 18.22g Lobster
Fats 0.86g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 0g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 89kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 0g 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 0g 5.91g Lobster
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 96mg 37mg Lobster
Iron 0.29mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 43mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 185mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 230mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 486mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 4.05mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 1.55mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.065mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 73.1µg 19.9µg Lobster
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lobster
Vitamin E 1mg 0.9mg Lobster
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Lobster
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.058mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.062mg Lobster
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 0.864mg Lobster
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 11µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 1.43µg 0µg Lobster
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.753mg 0.688mg Lobster
Isoleucine 0.832mg 0.789mg Lobster
Leucine 1.376mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 1.426mg 0.928mg Lobster
Methionine 0.475mg 0.362mg Lobster
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.852mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.475mg 0.456mg Lobster
Cholesterol 146mg 0mg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.013g Cashew
Saturated Fat 0.208g 7.783g Lobster
Omega-3 - DHA 0.078g 0g Lobster
Omega-3 - EPA 0.117g 0g Lobster
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Lobster
Monounsaturated Fat 0.253g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g 7.845g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Lobster
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.033g Lobster
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Lobster
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Lobster
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lobster

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster 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
32%
Lobster
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Lobster
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster
Lobster is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174209/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.