Macadamia vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are macadamia and cashew different?
- Macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, and fiber, while cashew is higher in copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium.
- Cashew covers your daily need for copper, 160% more than macadamia.
- Macadamia contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than cashew. Macadamia contains 1.195mg of vitamin B1, while cashew contains 0.423mg.
- Cashew is lower in saturated fat.
- Cashew has a higher glycemic index (25) than macadamia (10).
Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +129.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +124.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +215.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +452.8% |
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 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +127.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +282.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +147.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +422.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +40% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +40% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2137.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +31.2% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.756mg | 2.195mg | 160% |
| Manganese | 4.131mg | 1.655mg | 108% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 23.797g | 88% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.423mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 593mg | 58% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 43.85g | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 7.845g | 42% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 5.78mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 292mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 6.68mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 19.9µg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 3.3g | 21% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 18.22g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 7.783g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.417mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 660mg | 9% |
| Starch | 1.05g | 23.49g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 1.062mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.058mg | 8% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 553kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 30.19g | 5% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 25µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.864mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.278g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.