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Shark raw vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shark raw and cashew

  • Shark raw has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, cashew has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 240% more.
  • Shark raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cashew has a higher glycemic index than shark raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
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 SeleniumSelenium +83.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +495.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.5%
Contains more IronIron +695.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +6551.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1244.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10933.3%
~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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34000%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.058mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.417mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1315%
Contains more FatsFats +872.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +173.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 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 -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1216.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +556.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark raw 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 Shark raw Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.033mg 2.195mg 240%
Iron 0.84mg 6.68mg 73%
Manganese 0.015mg 1.655mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Fats 4.51g 43.85g 61%
Magnesium 49mg 292mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 23.797g 55%
Phosphorus 210mg 593mg 55%
Zinc 0.43mg 5.78mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 7.845g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.423mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.925g 7.783g 31%
Selenium 36.5µg 19.9µg 30%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 34.1µg 28%
Calories 130kcal 553kcal 21%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Potassium 160mg 660mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 1.062mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Carbs 0g 30.19g 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Protein 20.98g 18.22g 6%
Folate 3µg 25µg 6%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 79mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.864mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.417mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.89g N/A
Calcium 34mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 0g 5.91g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.058mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Cashew
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.