Wheat vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wheat and Cashew
- Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Cashew is higher in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
- Cashew covers your daily need of Copper 182% more than Wheat .
- Wheat has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Cashew. While Wheat has 6.738mg of Vitamin B3, Cashew has only 1.062mg.
- Wheat has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat, durum 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 less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +349.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +102.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +296.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +534.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1675.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6817.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +702.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 339kcal | 553kcal |
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| Protein | 13.68g | 18.22g |
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| Fats | 2.47g | 43.85g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 71.13g | 26.89g |
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| Carbs | 71.13g | 30.19g |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 292mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 660mg |
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| Iron | 3.52mg | 6.68mg |
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| Sugar | 5.91g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 2.195mg |
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| Zinc | 4.16mg | 5.78mg |
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| Starch | 23.49g |
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| Phosphorus | 508mg | 593mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 1.655mg |
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.423mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 1.062mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.864mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 25µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.454g | 7.783g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.344g | 23.797g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 7.845g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.688mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.789mg |
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| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.472mg |
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| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.928mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.362mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 0.594mg | 1.094mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.456mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.329g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.