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Oat vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oat and Cashew

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, yet Cashew is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 174% more than Oat.
  • Oat contains 3 times more Fiber than Cashew. While Oat contains 10.6g of Fiber, Cashew contains only 3.3g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Oat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Oats 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.
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +41.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.4%

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.
Oat
Oat
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Cashew
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +124%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Cashew
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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 CarbsCarbs +119.5%
Contains more WaterWater +58.1%
Contains more FatsFats +535.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.7%
~equal in Protein ~18.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
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 -84.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +992.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Cashew Opinion
Calories 389kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 16.89g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 6.9g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Net carbs 55.67g 26.89g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 30.19g Oat
Magnesium 177mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 54mg 37mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 660mg Cashew
Iron 4.72mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 3.3g Oat
Copper 0.626mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 3.97mg 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 523mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 2mg 12mg Oat
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 4.916mg 1.655mg Oat
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.423mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.058mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.864mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 56µg 25µg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 7.783g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 7.845g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.575mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.284mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.701mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.312mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.937mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.405mg 0.456mg Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Cashew
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Oat
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.566g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.