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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +343.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.985mg | 2.195mg | 134% |
| Iron | 3.05mg | 6.68mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Phosphorus | 345mg | 593mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 292mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.53g | 23.797g | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.655mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 1.062mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.22mg | 5.78mg | 23% |
| Fats | 29.4g | 43.85g | 22% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Folate | 71µg | 25µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 7.845g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.058mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.55g | 7.783g | 10% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.417mg | 9% |
| Protein | 13.8g | 18.22g | 9% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 553kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 44.9g | 30.19g | 5% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.423mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.864mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 660mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.9g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.515mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.658mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.357mg | 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?
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.