Spread vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spread and cashew
- Spread has more vitamin B12; however, cashew is richer in copper, phosphorus, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 229% more than spread.
- Cashew contains less sodium.
- Cashew has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cashew is 25, while the glycemic index of spread is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +745.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1588.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +905.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6265.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +247.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2031.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1059.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +213.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 2.195mg | 229% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 593mg | 76% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 6.68mg | 74% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 1.655mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 292mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 12mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 5.78mg | 43% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 43.85g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 23.797g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 7.845g | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 34.1µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.417mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.423mg | 21% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 18.22g | 21% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 19.9µg | 19% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 553kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 660mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 3.3g | 12% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.864mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 7.783g | 8% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 30.19g | 6% |
| Folate | 2µg | 25µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.058mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 1.062mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.806g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 1001mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.