Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned and cashew?
- Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned is higher in manganese, yet cashew is higher in copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 210% more.
- Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned has 4 times more saturated fat than cashew. While nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned has 28.101g of saturated fat, cashew has only 7.783g.
We used Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types in this article.
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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 | +31.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +495.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +612.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +263.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +475.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.35 g
Fats:
31.69 g
Carbs:
40.91 g
Water:
23.27 g
Other:
0.78 g
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +347.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +443.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +225.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
28.101 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.348 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.347 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 | -72.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1665.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2160.8% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.308mg | 2.195mg | 210% |
| Saturated fat | 28.101g | 7.783g | 92% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 593mg | 70% |
| Iron | 1.84mg | 6.68mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 292mg | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.348g | 23.797g | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.347g | 7.845g | 50% |
| Zinc | 1.59mg | 5.78mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.423mg | 33% |
| Protein | 3.35g | 18.22g | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Manganese | 2.171mg | 1.655mg | 22% |
| Fats | 31.69g | 43.85g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.237mg | 0.417mg | 14% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Potassium | 324mg | 660mg | 10% |
| Calories | 443kcal | 553kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 25µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 3.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 1.062mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.633mg | 0.864mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 40.91g | 30.19g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.41g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.249mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.148mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.17mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.203mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
9%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.318g)
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)