Cashew butter vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cashew butter and Mixed nuts
- Cashew butter is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, and Zinc, yet Mixed nuts are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Cashew butter covers your daily Copper needs 95% more than Mixed nuts.
- Cashew butter contains 59 times more Sodium than Mixed nuts. While Cashew butter contains 295mg of Sodium, Mixed nuts contain only 5mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without 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.
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Iron
+88.1%
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Zinc
+31.8%
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Copper
+93.8%
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Calcium
+91.8%
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Magnesium
+11.2%
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Phosphorus
+17.5%
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Potassium
+41.4%
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Sodium
-98.3%
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Selenium
+264.5%
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Iron
+88.1%
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Zinc
+31.8%
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Copper
+93.8%
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Calcium
+91.8%
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Magnesium
+11.2%
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Phosphorus
+17.5%
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Potassium
+41.4%
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-98.3%
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Selenium
+264.5%
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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Vitamin K
+431.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+53.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+19.6%
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Vitamin B2
+23.3%
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Vitamin B3
+595.8%
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Vitamin B6
+73.4%
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Folate
+50.9%
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Vitamin K
+431.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+53.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+19.6%
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Vitamin B2
+23.3%
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Vitamin B3
+595.8%
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Vitamin B6
+73.4%
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Folate
+50.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+43.9%
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Water
+12.5%
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Protein
+65.3%
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Other
+30.3%
Equal in Fats - 53.95
Protein:
12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
Other:
2.21 g
Protein:
20.04 g
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53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
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2.88 g
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Carbs
+43.9%
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Water
+12.5%
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Protein
+65.3%
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+30.3%
Equal in Fats - 53.95
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-17.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 28.488
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 14.612
Saturated Fat:
10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
13.371 g
Saturated Fat:
8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
14.612 g
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Saturated Fat
-17.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 28.488
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 14.612
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 27.3g | 14.05g |
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| Protein | 12.12g | 20.04g |
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| Fats | 53.03g | 53.95g |
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| Carbs | 30.3g | 21.05g |
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| Calories | 609kcal | 607kcal |
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| Starch | 4.2g |
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| Sugar | 9.09g | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 7g |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 117mg |
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| Iron | 4.91mg | 2.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 206mg | 229mg |
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| Phosphorus | 388mg | 456mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 632mg |
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| Sodium | 295mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 4.43mg | 3.36mg |
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| Copper | 1.758mg | 0.907mg |
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| Manganese | 2.04mg |
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| Selenium | 9.3µg | 33.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 7.82mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.196mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 7.709mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.352mg |
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| Folate | 55µg | 83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 5.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.22mg |
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| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.703mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.656mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.782mg |
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| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.283mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 1.182mg |
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| Valine | 0.617mg | 1.001mg |
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| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.572mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.055g |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.606g | 8.711g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 26.709g | 28.488g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 14.612g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.895g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.