Black Coffee vs. Cashews
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Cashews
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
cashews
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and cashews:
- Cashew has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cashew has signficantly more calcium than black coffee.
- Cashew is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cashew is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than cashew - cashew has 553 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cashews per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 60:40:0 and for cashews, 12:21:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 60% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40% | 21% |
| Fat | ~ | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cashew is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 99% less carbohydrates than cashew - cashew has 30.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cashew is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - cashew has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than cashew - cashew has 5.9g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cashew is an excellent source of protein and it has 59 times more protein than black coffee - cashew has 18.2g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cashew is high in saturated fat and black coffee has less saturated fat than cashew - cashew has 7.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cashews and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cashew has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cashew has more Vitamin E than black coffee - cashew has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cashew has more Vitamin K than black coffee - cashew has 34.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cashew has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black coffee and cashews contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Black Coffee | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.423 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 1.062 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.864 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.417 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cashew has signficantly more calcium than black coffee - cashew has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Cashew is an excellent source of iron and it has 333 times more iron than black coffee - cashew has 6.7mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cashew is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than black coffee - cashew has 660mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Black Coffee or Cashews .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cashews or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Cashew is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than cashew - cashew has 553 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is cashews or black coffee better for protein?
Cashew is a fantastic source of protein and it has 59 times more protein than black coffee - cashew has 18.2g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does cashews or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cashew is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% fewer carbohydrates than cashew - cashew has 30.2g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does cashews or black coffee contain more iron?
Cashew is an abundant source of iron and it has 333 times more iron than black coffee - cashew has 6.7mg of iron in 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
Does cashews or black coffee contain more potassium?
Cashew is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than black coffee - cashew has 660mg of potassium in 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.