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Maple syrup vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maple syrup and Cashew

  • Maple syrup has more Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 242% more than Maple syrup.
  • Cashew has 22 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Cashew has 0.058mg.
  • Maple syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +175.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1290.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.3%
Contains more IronIron +5972.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12094.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3216.7%
~equal in Sodium ~12mg

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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 +2089.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Cashew
3
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 CarbsCarbs +122.1%
Contains more WaterWater +522.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45450%
Contains more FatsFats +72983.3%
Contains more OtherOther +440.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +216236.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46047.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 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 +903.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +940%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
Maple syrup Cashew
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Cashew Opinion
Calories 260kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 0.04g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 0.06g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Net carbs 67.04g 26.89g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 30.19g Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 102mg 37mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg 660mg Cashew
Iron 0.11mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 60.46g 5.91g Cashew
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Copper 0.018mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 1.47mg 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 2mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 12mg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 2.908mg 1.655mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.058mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 0µg 25µg Cashew
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 7.783g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 7.845g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg Cashew
Fructose 0.52g 0.05g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.776g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.