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Pasta vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pasta and Cashew

  • Pasta contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Cashew.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 234% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pasta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
9
Cashew
Cashew
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +486%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +841.3%
Contains more Potassium +2650%
Contains more Zinc +932.1%
Contains more Copper +2260.2%
Contains more Manganese +638.8%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +486%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +841.3%
Contains more Potassium +2650%
Contains more Zinc +932.1%
Contains more Copper +2260.2%
Contains more Manganese +638.8%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
4
:
8
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1126.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.062
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Cashew
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 B2 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1126.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.062

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
4
Cashew
Cashew
Contains more Water +1218.5%
Contains more Protein +253.8%
Contains more Fats +4076.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +719.4%
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Cashew
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 Water +1218.5%
Contains more Protein +253.8%
Contains more Fats +4076.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +719.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Cashew
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19091.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1728.7%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19091.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1728.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 5.15g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 1.05g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 24.93g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 131kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Pasta
Fiber 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 6mg 37mg Cashew
Iron 1.14mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 18mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 63mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 24mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 6mg 12mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.093mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.224mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.058mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 64µg 25µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.134mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.348mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.097mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.079mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.217mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.103mg 0.456mg Cashew
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 0.15g 7.783g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Cashew
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Pasta
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.633g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.