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Cashew butter vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew butter and Hickory nut different?

  • Cashew butter is richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Hickory nut are higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cashew butter covers your daily need of Copper 113% more than Hickory nut.
  • Cashew butter contains 295 times more Sodium than Hickory nut. Cashew butter contains 295mg of Sodium, while Hickory nut contain 1mg.

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Copper +138.2%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Calcium - 61
Equal in Potassium - 436
Equal in Zinc - 4.31
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 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
Contains more Iron +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Copper +138.2%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Calcium - 61
Equal in Potassium - 436
Equal in Zinc - 4.31

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 B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.192
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 8% 0% 0% 7% 217% 31% 18% 105% 45% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.192

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +66%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.72
Equal in Other - 2.01
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
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more Carbs +66%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.72
Equal in Other - 2.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.7%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.371 g
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.7%

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 Hickory nut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Hickory nut Opinion
Net carbs 27.3g 11.85g Cashew butter
Protein 12.12g 12.72g Hickory nut
Fats 53.03g 64.37g Hickory nut
Carbs 30.3g 18.25g Cashew butter
Calories 609kcal 657kcal Hickory nut
Sugar 9.09g Hickory nut
Fiber 3g 6.4g Hickory nut
Calcium 61mg 61mg
Iron 4.91mg 2.12mg Cashew butter
Magnesium 206mg 173mg Cashew butter
Phosphorus 388mg 336mg Cashew butter
Potassium 447mg 436mg Cashew butter
Sodium 295mg 1mg Hickory nut
Zinc 4.43mg 4.31mg Cashew butter
Copper 1.758mg 0.738mg Cashew butter
Manganese 4.61mg Hickory nut
Selenium 9.3µg 8.1µg Cashew butter
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 5.08mg Cashew butter
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.867mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.131mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B3 1.108mg 0.907mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B5 1.746mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.192mg Cashew butter
Folate 55µg 40µg Cashew butter
Vitamin K 30.3µg Cashew butter
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.139mg Cashew butter
Threonine 0.388mg 0.422mg Hickory nut
Isoleucine 0.445mg 0.576mg Hickory nut
Leucine 0.831mg 1.027mg Hickory nut
Lysine 0.523mg 0.497mg Cashew butter
Methionine 0.204mg 0.3mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.537mg 0.713mg Hickory nut
Valine 0.617mg 0.73mg Hickory nut
Histidine 0.257mg 0.389mg Hickory nut
Saturated Fat 10.606g 7.038g Hickory nut
Monounsaturated Fat 26.709g 32.611g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 13.371g 21.886g Hickory nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew butter Hickory nut
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
38%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Cashew butter
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.568g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.