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Cashew butter vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cashew butter and Pecan

  • Cashew butter has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Pecan is richer in Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Cashew butter covers your daily Copper needs 62% more than Pecan.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, pecans.

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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 +94.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.1%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +144.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Potassium - 410
Equal in Zinc - 4.53
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 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Iron +94.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.1%
Contains more Copper +46.5%
Contains more Selenium +144.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Potassium - 410
Equal in Zinc - 4.53

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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Pecan
Contains more Vitamin E +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.167
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.21
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 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.167
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Carbs +118.6%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +50.4%
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
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Carbs +118.6%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +50.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.6%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.371 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.6%

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 Pecan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew butter Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 27.3g 4.26g Cashew butter
Protein 12.12g 9.17g Cashew butter
Fats 53.03g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 30.3g 13.86g Cashew butter
Calories 609kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 9.09g 3.97g Pecan
Fiber 3g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 61mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 4.91mg 2.53mg Cashew butter
Magnesium 206mg 121mg Cashew butter
Phosphorus 388mg 277mg Cashew butter
Potassium 447mg 410mg Cashew butter
Sodium 295mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 4.43mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 1.758mg 1.2mg Cashew butter
Manganese 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 9.3µg 3.8µg Cashew butter
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 5.08mg 1.4mg Cashew butter
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.13mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B3 1.108mg 1.167mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 55µg 22µg Cashew butter
Vitamin K 30.3µg 3.5µg Cashew butter
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.093mg Cashew butter
Threonine 0.388mg 0.306mg Cashew butter
Isoleucine 0.445mg 0.336mg Cashew butter
Leucine 0.831mg 0.598mg Cashew butter
Lysine 0.523mg 0.287mg Cashew butter
Methionine 0.204mg 0.183mg Cashew butter
Phenylalanine 0.537mg 0.426mg Cashew butter
Valine 0.617mg 0.411mg Cashew butter
Histidine 0.257mg 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 10.606g 6.18g Pecan
Monounsaturated Fat 26.709g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 13.371g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew butter Pecan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Cashew butter
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.