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Beechnuts vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beechnuts and Cashew butter

  • Beechnuts are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Cashew butter is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Cashew butter covers your daily Copper needs 121% more than Beechnuts.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beechnuts are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added.

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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 +127.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +6000%
Contains more Iron +99.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1130.6%
Contains more Copper +162.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 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 +127.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +6000%
Contains more Iron +99.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1130.6%
Contains more Copper +162.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.9%
Contains more Folate +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.9%
Contains more Folate +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Contains more Water +182.1%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Equal in Fats - 53.03
Equal in Carbs - 30.3
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 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 +10.6%
Contains more Water +182.1%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Equal in Fats - 53.03
Equal in Carbs - 30.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22%
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.371 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beechnuts 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 Beechnuts Cashew butter Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 27.3g Beechnuts
Protein 6.2g 12.12g Cashew butter
Fats 50g 53.03g Cashew butter
Carbs 33.5g 30.3g Beechnuts
Calories 576kcal 609kcal Cashew butter
Sugar 9.09g Beechnuts
Fiber 3g Cashew butter
Calcium 1mg 61mg Cashew butter
Iron 2.46mg 4.91mg Cashew butter
Magnesium 0mg 206mg Cashew butter
Phosphorus 0mg 388mg Cashew butter
Potassium 1017mg 447mg Beechnuts
Sodium 38mg 295mg Beechnuts
Zinc 0.36mg 4.43mg Cashew butter
Copper 0.67mg 1.758mg Cashew butter
Manganese 1.341mg Beechnuts
Selenium 9.3µg Cashew butter
Vitamin E 5.08mg Cashew butter
Vitamin C 15.5mg 0mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.158mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.159mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 1.108mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B5 0.925mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.203mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 55µg Beechnuts
Vitamin K 30.3µg Cashew butter
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.162mg Cashew butter
Threonine 0.221mg 0.388mg Cashew butter
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.445mg Cashew butter
Leucine 0.367mg 0.831mg Cashew butter
Lysine 0.367mg 0.523mg Cashew butter
Methionine 0.146mg 0.204mg Cashew butter
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 0.537mg Cashew butter
Valine 0.346mg 0.617mg Cashew butter
Histidine 0.172mg 0.257mg Cashew butter
Saturated Fat 5.719g 10.606g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 26.709g Cashew butter
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 13.371g Beechnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts 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
44%
Beechnuts
30%
Cashew butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
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?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.887g)
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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.