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Pilaf vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pilaf and Cashew different?

  • Pilaf is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 225% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 109 times more Sodium than Cashew. While Pilaf contains 1303mg of Sodium, Cashew contains only 12mg.

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw are the varieties 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.
Pilaf
2
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8
Cashew
Contains more Calcium +124.3%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.1%
Contains more Potassium +251.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +472.3%
Contains more Copper +1222.3%
Contains more Manganese +87.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +124.3%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.1%
Contains more Potassium +251.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +472.3%
Contains more Copper +1222.3%
Contains more Manganese +87.6%

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.
Pilaf
7
:
4
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.9%
Contains more Folate +748%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +6720%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.417
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 C +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.9%
Contains more Folate +748%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +6720%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.417

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
3
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2
Cashew
Contains more Carbs +152.8%
Contains more Water +54.6%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Protein +74.9%
Contains more Fats +3100.7%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 Carbs +152.8%
Contains more Water +54.6%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Protein +74.9%
Contains more Fats +3100.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
1
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2
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6279.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1980.9%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6279.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1980.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
3
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2
Cashew
Contains more Starch +203.2%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1836.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 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 +203.2%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1836.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 26.89g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 1.37g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 76.31g 30.19g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 71.23g 23.49g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 1.53g 5.91g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 83mg 37mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 32mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 154mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 188mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 1303mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 1.01mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.166mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.882mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 32.4µg 19.9µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.5mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.423mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.058mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.062mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 212µg 25µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.221mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.523mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.189mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.145mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.374mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.15mg 0.456mg Cashew
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 0.307g 7.783g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 1291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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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