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Pot roast vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pot roast and Cashew

  • Pot roast has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 233% more than Pot roast.
  • Cashew contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
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 ZincZinc +15.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1436.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +176%
Contains more CopperCopper +2117.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16450%

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.
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% 10% 6% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +616.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1794.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +58.8%
Contains more WaterWater +898.1%
Contains more FatsFats +128.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +191.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1008.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~7.783g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Cashew Opinion
Calories 297kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 28.94g 18.22g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Net carbs 0g 26.89g Cashew
Carbs 0g 30.19g Cashew
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 16mg 37mg Cashew
Potassium 231mg 660mg Cashew
Iron 2.42mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 0g 5.91g Pot roast
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Copper 0.099mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 6.66mg 5.78mg Pot roast
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 174mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 47mg 12mg Cashew
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 27µg 19.9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.058mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 1.062mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 0µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 9µg 25µg Cashew
Choline 110.2mg Pot roast
Saturated Fat 7.548g 7.783g Pot roast
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 7.845g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 1.156mg 0.688mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.789mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 1.472mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 0.928mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.362mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.951mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 1.094mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.456mg Pot roast
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pot roast 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
45%
Pot roast
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.