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Nuts, walnuts, black, dried vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nuts, walnuts, black, dried and Cashew

  • Nuts, walnuts, black, dried has more Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, while Cashew has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Nuts, walnuts, black, dried's daily need coverage for Manganese is 97% higher.
  • Cashew contains 2 times less Fiber than Nuts, walnuts, black, dried. Nuts, walnuts, black, dried contains 6.8g of Fiber, while Cashew contains 3.3g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, walnuts, black, dried 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 +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +135.4%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +71.5%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Selenium +17.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 117% 144% 220% 47% 1% 92% 454% 509% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +135.4%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +71.5%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Selenium +17.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Folate +24%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin K +1163%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 42% 0% 6% 15% 30% 9% 100% 135% 24% 0% 7%
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 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Folate +24%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin K +1163%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +215.1%
Contains more Water +14%
Equal in Other - 2.54
24% 59% 10% 5% 2%
Protein: 24.06 g
Fats: 59.33 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 4.56 g
Other: 2.47 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 Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +215.1%
Contains more Water +14%
Equal in Other - 2.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
6% 28% 66%
Saturated Fat: 3.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.442 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.437 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +9687.5%
Contains more Sucrose +481%
Equal in Glucose - 0.05
Equal in Fructose - 0.05
18% 75% 4% 4%
Starch: 0.24 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 +9687.5%
Contains more Sucrose +481%
Equal in Glucose - 0.05
Equal in Fructose - 0.05

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nuts, walnuts, black, dried Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 2.78g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 24.06g 18.22g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Fats 59.33g 43.85g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Carbs 9.58g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 619kcal 553kcal Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Starch 0.24g 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g 0.05g
Sugar 1.1g 5.91g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Fiber 6.8g 3.3g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Calcium 61mg 37mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Iron 3.12mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 201mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 513mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 523mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 2mg 12mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Zinc 3.37mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 1.36mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 3.896mg 1.655mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Selenium 17µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin E 2.08mg 0.9mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.058mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 1.66mg 0.864mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin B6 0.583mg 0.417mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Folate 31µg 25µg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin K 2.7µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.318mg 0.287mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Threonine 0.721mg 0.688mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Isoleucine 0.966mg 0.789mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Leucine 1.684mg 1.472mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Lysine 0.713mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.467mg 0.362mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Phenylalanine 1.094mg 0.951mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Valine 1.271mg 1.094mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Histidine 0.672mg 0.456mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Saturated Fat 3.483g 7.783g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Monounsaturated Fat 15.442g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 36.437g 7.845g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 33.76g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Omega-3 - ALA 2.677g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried Cashew
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
169%
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nuts, walnuts, black, dried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170186/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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