Cashew butter vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cashew butter and Peanut
- Cashew butter is higher in Copper, and Vitamin K, yet Peanut is higher in Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
- Peanut covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 68% more than Cashew butter.
- The amount of Sodium in Peanut is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Peanuts, all types, raw.
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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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Magnesium
+22.6%
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Zinc
+35.5%
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Copper
+53.7%
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Selenium
+29.2%
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Calcium
+50.8%
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Potassium
+57.7%
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Sodium
-93.9%
Equal in Iron - 4.58
Equal in Phosphorus - 376
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Magnesium
+22.6%
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Zinc
+35.5%
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Copper
+53.7%
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Selenium
+29.2%
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Calcium
+50.8%
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Potassium
+57.7%
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Sodium
-93.9%
Equal in Iron - 4.58
Equal in Phosphorus - 376
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 B2
+17.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+64%
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Vitamin B1
+305.1%
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Vitamin B3
+989%
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Vitamin B6
+71.4%
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Folate
+336.4%
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Vitamin B2
+17.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+64%
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Vitamin B1
+305.1%
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Vitamin B3
+989%
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Vitamin B6
+71.4%
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Folate
+336.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+87.8%
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Protein
+112.9%
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Water
+177.8%
Equal in Fats - 49.24
Equal in Other - 2.33
Protein:
12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
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2.21 g
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
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2.33 g
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Carbs
+87.8%
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Protein
+112.9%
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Water
+177.8%
Equal in Fats - 49.24
Equal in Other - 2.33
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-40.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 24.426
Saturated Fat:
10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
13.371 g
Saturated Fat:
6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
15.558 g
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Saturated Fat
-40.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 24.426
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 27.3g | 7.63g |
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| Protein | 12.12g | 25.8g |
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| Fats | 53.03g | 49.24g |
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| Carbs | 30.3g | 16.13g |
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| Calories | 609kcal | 567kcal |
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| Sugar | 9.09g | 4.72g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 8.5g |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 92mg |
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| Iron | 4.91mg | 4.58mg |
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| Magnesium | 206mg | 168mg |
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| Phosphorus | 388mg | 376mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 705mg |
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| Sodium | 295mg | 18mg |
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| Zinc | 4.43mg | 3.27mg |
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| Copper | 1.758mg | 1.144mg |
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| Manganese | 1.934mg |
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| Selenium | 9.3µg | 7.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 8.33mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 12.066mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.348mg |
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| Folate | 55µg | 240µg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.25mg |
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| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.883mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.907mg |
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| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.672mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.317mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 1.377mg |
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| Valine | 0.617mg | 1.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.652mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.606g | 6.279g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 26.709g | 24.426g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 15.558g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
135%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.327g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)