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Seed vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Seed and Cashew

  • Seed has more Fiber, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Cashew is higher in Copper.
  • Cashew covers your daily need of Copper 141% more than Seed.
  • Seed has 17 times more Calcium than Cashew. While Seed has 631mg of Calcium, Cashew has only 37mg.
  • Seed has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
6
:
4
Cashew
Contains more Calcium +1605.4%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%
Contains more Selenium +177.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Copper +137.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +1605.4%
Contains more Iron +15.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%
Contains more Selenium +177.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Copper +137.6%

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.
Seed
6
:
5
Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +731.5%
Contains more Folate +96%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +731.5%
Contains more Folate +96%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
3
:
2
Cashew
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +89%
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +39.5%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +89%
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Contains more Fats +42.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
:
1
Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +930.6%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +930.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 16.54g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 30.74g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 42.12g 30.19g Seed
Calories 486kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 3.3g Seed
Calcium 631mg 37mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 6.68mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 292mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 593mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 16mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 4.58mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.924mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 2.723mg 1.655mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 19.9µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.423mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.058mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.062mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 49µg 25µg Seed
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.287mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.688mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.789mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.97mg 0.928mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.362mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.951mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.531mg 0.456mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Cashew
Saturated Fat 3.33g 7.783g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 7.845g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.