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Fish sandwich vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fish sandwiches and cashew

  • Fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12; however, cashew has more copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 236% more.
  • Cashew is lower in sodium.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than cashew.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1068%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.4%
Contains more IronIron +345.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2826.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1079.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +411.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +526.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.6%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 CVitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +831.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.1%
Contains more FatsFats +252.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +817%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 GlucoseGlucose +2300%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2840%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Fish sandwich Cashew
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.075mg 2.195mg 236%
Phosphorus 116mg 593mg 68%
Iron 1.5mg 6.68mg 65%
Magnesium 25mg 292mg 64%
Manganese 0.264mg 1.655mg 60%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 23.797g 53%
Zinc 0.49mg 5.78mg 48%
Fats 12.45g 43.85g 48%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.417mg 27%
Saturated fat 1.949g 7.783g 27%
Sodium 602mg 12mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.423mg 18%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 34.1µg 17%
Protein 10.29g 18.22g 16%
Calories 257kcal 553kcal 15%
Potassium 206mg 660mg 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 7.845g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.864mg 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Fiber 1g 3.3g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 1.062mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.058mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Folate 46µg 25µg 5%
Selenium 18µg 19.9µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.9mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 0.05g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 26.69g 30.19g 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 26.89g N/A
Calcium 37mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 5.91g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
27%
Fish sandwich
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.834g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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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