Cashew vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cashew and Cashew butter
- Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Cashew butter is higher in Vitamin E .
- Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 49% more than Cashew butter.
- Cashew contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Cashew butter. While Cashew contains 0.423mg of Vitamin B1, Cashew butter contains only 0.158mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Cashew is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with 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
+36%
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Magnesium
+41.7%
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Phosphorus
+52.8%
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Potassium
+47.7%
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Sodium
-95.9%
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Zinc
+30.5%
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Copper
+24.9%
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Selenium
+114%
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Calcium
+64.9%
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Iron
+36%
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Magnesium
+41.7%
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Phosphorus
+52.8%
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+47.7%
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-95.9%
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Zinc
+30.5%
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Copper
+24.9%
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Selenium
+114%
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Calcium
+64.9%
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+167.7%
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Vitamin B6
+105.4%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
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Vitamin E
+464.4%
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Vitamin B2
+174.1%
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Folate
+120%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.108
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+167.7%
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Vitamin B6
+105.4%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
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Vitamin E
+464.4%
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Vitamin B2
+174.1%
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Folate
+120%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.108
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+50.3%
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Water
+122.2%
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+14.9%
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Fats
+20.9%
Equal in Carbs - 30.3
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
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2.54 g
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12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
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2.21 g
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Protein
+50.3%
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+122.2%
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+14.9%
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+20.9%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-26.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.4%
Saturated Fat:
7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.845 g
Saturated Fat:
10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
13.371 g
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-26.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+70.4%
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 26.89g | 27.3g |
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| Protein | 18.22g | 12.12g |
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| Fats | 43.85g | 53.03g |
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| Carbs | 30.19g | 30.3g |
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| Calories | 553kcal | 609kcal |
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| Starch | 23.49g |
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| Fructose | 0.05g |
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| Sugar | 5.91g | 9.09g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 3g |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 6.68mg | 4.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 292mg | 206mg |
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| Phosphorus | 593mg | 388mg |
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| Potassium | 660mg | 447mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 295mg |
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| Zinc | 5.78mg | 4.43mg |
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 1.758mg |
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| Manganese | 1.655mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 9.3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 5.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 1.108mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 30.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.162mg |
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| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.388mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.445mg |
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| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.831mg |
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| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.523mg |
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| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.204mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.537mg |
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| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.617mg |
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| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.257mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.783g | 10.606g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.797g | 26.709g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 13.371g |
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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
34%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.823g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew 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.