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Brown rice vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown rice and Cashew

  • Cashew is richer than Brown rice in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 232% higher.
  • Brown rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
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 less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +648.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +667.4%
Contains more IronIron +1092.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1970.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +714.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +475.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.1%

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.
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% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16950%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 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 WaterWater +1251.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +565%
Contains more FatsFats +4420.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%
Contains more OtherOther +477.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6349.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2043.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cashew
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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 SucroseSucrose +2320.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~23.49g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Cashew Opinion
Calories 123kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 2.74g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 0.97g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Net carbs 23.98g 26.89g Cashew
Carbs 25.58g 30.19g Cashew
Magnesium 39mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 3mg 37mg Cashew
Potassium 86mg 660mg Cashew
Iron 0.56mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 0.24g 5.91g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 3.3g Cashew
Copper 0.106mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 0.71mg 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 24.79g 23.49g Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 4mg 12mg Brown rice
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 0.974mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 5.8µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.058mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 1.062mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin K 0.2µg 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 9µg 25µg Cashew
Choline 9.2mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 7.783g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 7.845g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.095mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 0.214mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.099mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.058mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.151mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.066mg 0.456mg Cashew
Fructose 0g 0.05g Cashew
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice 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
13%
Brown rice
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.523g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.