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Oysters vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oysters and Cashew?

  • Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, and Iron, while Cashew is higher in Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% higher.
  • Cashew has 14 times less Zinc than Oysters. Oysters has 78.6mg of Zinc, while Cashew has 5.78mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
:
5
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +1259.9%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%
Contains more Magnesium +734.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.7%
Contains more Potassium +374.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +1259.9%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Selenium +98.5%
Contains more Magnesium +734.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.7%
Contains more Potassium +374.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Manganese +180%

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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
:
6
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.6%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1605%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.6%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1605%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
:
4
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Water +1403.7%
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +1182.2%
Contains more Carbs +453.9%
Contains more Other +67.1%
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 +1403.7%
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +1182.2%
Contains more Carbs +453.9%
Contains more Other +67.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
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2
Cashew
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4603%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +642.9%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4603%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +642.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
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3
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Glucose +2360%
Contains more Starch +2510%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cashew
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 Glucose +2360%
Contains more Starch +2510%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 11.42g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 3.42g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 5.45g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 102kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 0.9g 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 1.23g 5.91g Oysters
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 116mg 37mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 6.68mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 194mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 139mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 166mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 78.6mg 5.78mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 2.195mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 39.5µg 19.9µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.9mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.058mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.062mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 14µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.046mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.716mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.762mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.257mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.523mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.22mg 0.456mg Cashew
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Cashew
Trans Fat 0.068g Cashew
Saturated Fat 0.948g 7.783g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 7.845g Cashew
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.