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Cashew butter vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cashew butter and Acorns?

  • Cashew butter is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Acorns are higher in Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Cashew butter's daily need coverage for Copper is 126% higher.

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

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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Acorns
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.1%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.1%
Contains more Folate +58.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Water +1092.3%
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
6% 24% 41% 28%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.86 g
Carbs: 40.75 g
Water: 27.9 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more Protein +97.1%
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Water +1092.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew butter Acorns
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
30%
Cashew butter
27%
Acorns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Cashew butter
56%
Acorns

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