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Acorns vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Acorns and Cashew butter?

  • Acorns are richer in Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Cashew butter is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Cashew butter's daily need coverage for Copper is 126% higher.
  • Cashew butter has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Acorns. Acorns have 0.528mg of Vitamin B6, while Cashew butter has 0.203mg.
  • Acorns are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, acorns, raw and Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added 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 Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +48.8%
Contains more Iron +521.5%
Contains more Magnesium +232.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.1%
Contains more Zinc +768.6%
Contains more Copper +183.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 45% 34% 48% 0% 14% 207% 175% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 185% 148% 167% 40% 39% 121% 586% 0% 51%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +48.8%
Contains more Iron +521.5%
Contains more Magnesium +232.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.1%
Contains more Zinc +768.6%
Contains more Copper +183.1%

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.
Acorns
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.1%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 28% 28% 35% 43% 122% 66% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 102% 0% 0% 40% 37% 21% 0% 47% 42% 0% 76%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.1%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Water +1092.3%
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Other +64.9%
6% 24% 41% 28%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.86 g
Carbs: 40.75 g
Water: 27.9 g
Other: 1.34 g
12% 53% 30% 2% 2%
Protein: 12.12 g
Fats: 53.03 g
Carbs: 30.3 g
Water: 2.34 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Water +1092.3%
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Other +64.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.9%
14% 66% 20%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.596 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.371 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acorns Cashew butter
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acorns Cashew butter Opinion
Net carbs 40.75g 27.3g Acorns
Protein 6.15g 12.12g Cashew butter
Fats 23.86g 53.03g Cashew butter
Carbs 40.75g 30.3g Acorns
Calories 387kcal 609kcal Cashew butter
Sugar 9.09g Acorns
Fiber 3g Cashew butter
Calcium 41mg 61mg Cashew butter
Iron 0.79mg 4.91mg Cashew butter
Magnesium 62mg 206mg Cashew butter
Phosphorus 79mg 388mg Cashew butter
Potassium 539mg 447mg Acorns
Sodium 0mg 295mg Acorns
Zinc 0.51mg 4.43mg Cashew butter
Copper 0.621mg 1.758mg Cashew butter
Manganese 1.337mg Acorns
Selenium 9.3µg Cashew butter
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Acorns
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Acorns
Vitamin E 5.08mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.158mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.159mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B3 1.827mg 1.108mg Acorns
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Acorns
Vitamin B6 0.528mg 0.203mg Acorns
Folate 87µg 55µg Acorns
Vitamin K 30.3µg Cashew butter
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.162mg Cashew butter
Threonine 0.236mg 0.388mg Cashew butter
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.445mg Cashew butter
Leucine 0.489mg 0.831mg Cashew butter
Lysine 0.384mg 0.523mg Cashew butter
Methionine 0.103mg 0.204mg Cashew butter
Phenylalanine 0.269mg 0.537mg Cashew butter
Valine 0.345mg 0.617mg Cashew butter
Histidine 0.17mg 0.257mg Cashew butter
Saturated Fat 3.102g 10.606g Acorns
Monounsaturated Fat 15.109g 26.709g Cashew butter
Polyunsaturated fat 4.596g 13.371g Cashew butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Acorns Cashew butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Acorns
30%
Cashew butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Acorns
135%
Cashew butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.504g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Acorns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170157/nutrients
  2. Cashew butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168597/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.