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Brazil nut vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Cashew

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Cashew is higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3449% more than Cashew.
  • Brazil nut contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Cashew. While Brazil nut contains 5.65mg of Vitamin E , Cashew contains only 0.9mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cashew is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
Contains more Calcium +332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +28.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +9533.2%
Contains more Iron +174.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.4%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Equal in Potassium - 660
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +28.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +9533.2%
Contains more Iron +174.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.4%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Equal in Potassium - 660

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.
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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin E +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.9%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
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 E +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.9%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Carbs +157.2%
Contains more Water +52%
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
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 Fats +53%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Carbs +157.2%
Contains more Water +52%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.797
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.797

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +9296%
Contains more Sucrose +149.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +9296%
Contains more Sucrose +149.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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.
Brazil nut Cashew
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 14.32g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 67.1g 43.85g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 659kcal 553kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 2.33g 5.91g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 3.3g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 37mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 376mg 292mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 593mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 3mg 12mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 1.743mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 1.223mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 1917µg 19.9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.9mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.5mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.423mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.058mg Cashew
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 22µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.365mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.19mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.49mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 1.124mg 0.362mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.76mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.409mg 0.456mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 16.134g 7.783g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 23.797g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 7.845g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
28%
Brazil nut
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.351g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.

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