Cashew nutrition chart, glycemic index and rich nutrients
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
What is Cashew rich in: TOP 5 nutrients.
Rich in Fats
richer than 96% foods
richer than 96% foods
richer than 92% foods
richer than 91% foods
richer than 91% foods
Fats
Calories
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Explanation: This food contains more Fats than 96% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (4%) which contain more Fats, this food itself is rich in Fats more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Calories, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus
Cashew Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
36%
Daily Value: 36%
18.22 g of 50 g
Fats:
67%
Daily Value: 67%
43.85 g of 65 g
Carbs:
10%
Daily Value: 10%
30.19 g of 300 g
Water:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
5.2 g of 2,000 g
Other:
2.54 g
NEW NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
553
% Daily Value*
68%
Total Fat
44g
40%
Saturated Fat
8g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
1%
Sodium
12mg
10%
TotalCarbohydrate
30g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
Protein
18g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
37mg
4%
Iron
7mg
39%
Potassium
660mg
19%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
37 mg of 1,000 mg
4%
Iron:
6.68 mg of 18 mg
37%
Magnesium:
292 mg of 400 mg
73%
Phosphorus:
593 mg of 1,000 mg
59%
Potassium:
660 mg of 3,500 mg
19%
Sodium:
12 mg of 2,400 mg
1%
Zinc:
5.78 mg of 15 mg
39%
Copper:
2.195 mg of 2 mg
110%
Manganese:
1.655 mg of 2 mg
83%
Selenium:
19.9 µg of 70 µg
28%
Choline:
mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Iron
6.68 mg
TOP 8%
Phosphorus
593 mg
TOP 9%
Potassium
660 mg
TOP 9%
Magnesium
292 mg
TOP 9%
Copper
2.195 mg
TOP 15%
Zinc
5.78 mg
TOP 15%
Manganese
1.655 mg
TOP 29%
Calcium
37 mg
TOP 39%
Selenium
19.9 mg
TOP 47%
Sodium
12 mg
TOP 84%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.9 mg of 20 mg
4%
Vitamin D:
0 IU of 400 IU
0%
Vitamin C:
0.5 mg of 60 mg
1%
Vitamin B1:
0.423 mg of 2 mg
28%
Vitamin B2:
0.058 mg of 2 mg
3%
Vitamin B3:
1.062 mg of 20 mg
5%
Vitamin B5:
0.864 mg of 10 mg
9%
Vitamin B6:
0.417 mg of 2 mg
21%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 6 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
34.1 µg of 80 µg
43%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.423 µg
TOP 20%
Vitamin B6
0.417 µg
TOP 30%
Vitamin B5
0.864 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin K
34.1 µg
TOP 45%
Vitamin C
0.5 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin E
0.9 µg
TOP 48%
Vitamin B3
1.062 µg
TOP 68%
Vitamin B2
0.058 µg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin A
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
287 mg of 280 mg
103%
Threonine:
688 mg of 1,050 mg
66%
Isoleucine:
789 mg of 1,400 mg
56%
Leucine:
1472 mg of 2,730 mg
54%
Lysine:
928 mg of 2,100 mg
44%
Methionine:
362 mg of 1,050 mg
34%
Phenylalanine:
951 mg of 1,750 mg
54%
Valine:
1094 mg of 1,820 mg
60%
Histidine:
456 mg of 700 mg
65%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.845 g