Trail mix vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Trail mix and Cashew?
- Trail mix is richer in Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Cashew is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 134% higher.
- Cashew has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Trail mix. Trail mix has 4.712mg of Vitamin B3, while Cashew has 1.062mg.
- Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Snacks, trail mix, regular and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+110.8%
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Iron
+119%
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Magnesium
+84.8%
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Phosphorus
+71.9%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Zinc
+79.5%
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Copper
+122.8%
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Manganese
+60.1%
Equal in Potassium - 660
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Calcium
+110.8%
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Iron
+119%
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Magnesium
+84.8%
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Phosphorus
+71.9%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Zinc
+79.5%
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Copper
+122.8%
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Manganese
+60.1%
Equal in Potassium - 660
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+180%
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Vitamin B2
+241.4%
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Vitamin B3
+343.7%
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Folate
+184%
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Vitamin B6
+39.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.423
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.864
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+180%
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Vitamin B2
+241.4%
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Vitamin B3
+343.7%
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Folate
+184%
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Vitamin B6
+39.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.423
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.864
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+48.7%
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Water
+76.9%
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Protein
+32%
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Fats
+49.1%
Equal in Other - 2.54
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Carbs
+48.7%
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Water
+76.9%
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Protein
+32%
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+49.1%
Equal in Other - 2.54
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-28.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+89.9%
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Saturated Fat
-28.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+89.9%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 44.9g | 26.89g |
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| Protein | 13.8g | 18.22g |
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| Fats | 29.4g | 43.85g |
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| Carbs | 44.9g | 30.19g |
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| Calories | 462kcal | 553kcal |
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| Starch | 23.49g |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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| Sugar | 5.91g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 37mg |
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| Iron | 3.05mg | 6.68mg |
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| Magnesium | 158mg | 292mg |
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| Phosphorus | 345mg | 593mg |
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| Potassium | 685mg | 660mg |
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| Sodium | 229mg | 12mg |
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| Zinc | 3.22mg | 5.78mg |
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 2.195mg |
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.655mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.423mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 1.062mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.864mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.417mg |
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| Folate | 71µg | 25µg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.688mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.789mg |
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| Leucine | 0.89mg | 1.472mg |
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| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.928mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.362mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 0.658mg | 1.094mg |
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| Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.456mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.55g | 7.783g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.53g | 23.797g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 7.845g |
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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
36%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Trail mix is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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.