Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened and Cashew
- Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened is higher in Fiber, and Manganese, yet Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K.
- Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 247% more than Cashew.
- Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened contains 5 times more Fiber than Cashew. While Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened contains 16.3g of Fiber, Cashew contains only 3.3g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Cashew is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened 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 ManganeseManganese | +65.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +224.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.6% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +605% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +177.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.88 g
Fats:
64.53 g
Carbs:
23.65 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
1.94 g
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
57.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.706 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 | -86.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +766.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1011.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 660kcal | 553kcal |
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| Protein | 6.88g | 18.22g |
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| Fats | 64.53g | 43.85g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.35g | 26.89g |
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| Carbs | 23.65g | 30.19g |
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| Magnesium | 90mg | 292mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 543mg | 660mg |
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| Iron | 3.32mg | 6.68mg |
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| Sugar | 7.35g | 5.91g |
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| Fiber | 16.3g | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.796mg | 2.195mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 5.78mg |
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| Starch | 23.49g |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 593mg |
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| Sodium | 37mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 2.745mg | 1.655mg |
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| Selenium | 18.5µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.423mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.603mg | 1.062mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 0.864mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 34.1µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 25µg |
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| Choline | 22.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 57.218g | 7.783g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.745g | 23.797g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.706g | 7.845g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 0.251mg | 0.688mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0.789mg |
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| Leucine | 0.511mg | 1.472mg |
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| Lysine | 0.304mg | 0.928mg |
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| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.362mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.349mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 0.417mg | 1.094mg |
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| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0.456mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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
15%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), not sweetened is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.435g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)