Strawberries vs. Cashews
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cashews
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
cashews
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and cashews:
- Cashew has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Cashew is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) 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 strawberry has 94% less calories than cashew - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and cashew has 553 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cashews per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for cashews, 13:21:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 21% |
| Fat | 8% | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cashew is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 75% less carbohydrates than cashew - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cashew has 30.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cashew is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 65% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cashew has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and cashews contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cashew has 5.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cashew is an excellent source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and cashew has 18.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cashew is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than cashew - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cashew has 7.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 116 times more Vitamin C than cashew - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cashew has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and cashews contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cashew does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and cashews contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cashew has 0.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cashew has 14 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cashew has 34.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cashew has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and cashews contain significant amounts of folate.
| Strawberries | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.423 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.062 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.864 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cashew has 131% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cashew has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Cashew is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cashew has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Cashew is an excellent source of potassium and it has 331% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and cashew has 660mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both strawberries and cashews contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 22 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and cashews contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.062 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cashew has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 7.782 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.266 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 8.048 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or cashews contain more calories in 100 grams?Cashew is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than cashew - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and cashew has 553 calories.
Does strawberries or cashews have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cashew is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cashew - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and cashew has 30.2g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or cashews contain more iron?
Cashew is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and cashew has 6.7mg of iron.
Does strawberries or cashews contain more potassium?
Cashew is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and cashew has 660mg of potassium.