Cashew vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cashew and Peanut butter
- Cashew is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1, yet Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
- Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 197% more than Peanut butter.
- Cashew contains 114 times more Vitamin K than Peanut butter. While Cashew contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, Peanut butter contains only 0.3µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
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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
+283.9%
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Magnesium
+73.8%
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Phosphorus
+77%
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Potassium
+18.3%
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Sodium
-29.4%
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Zinc
+130.3%
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Copper
+420.1%
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Selenium
+385.4%
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Calcium
+32.4%
Equal in Manganese - 1.665
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Iron
+283.9%
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Magnesium
+73.8%
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Phosphorus
+77%
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Potassium
+18.3%
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Sodium
-29.4%
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Zinc
+130.3%
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Copper
+420.1%
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Selenium
+385.4%
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Calcium
+32.4%
Equal in Manganese - 1.665
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
+182%
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Vitamin K
+11266.7%
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Vitamin E
+911.1%
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Vitamin B2
+231%
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Vitamin B3
+1134.7%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Folate
+248%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.441
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+182%
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Vitamin K
+11266.7%
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Vitamin E
+911.1%
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Vitamin B2
+231%
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Vitamin B3
+1134.7%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Folate
+248%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.441
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+35.3%
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Water
+322.8%
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Protein
+21.9%
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Fats
+17.1%
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Other
+13.8%
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
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Carbs
+35.3%
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Water
+322.8%
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Protein
+21.9%
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Fats
+17.1%
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Other
+13.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-24.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+59.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 25.941
Saturated Fat:
7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.845 g
Saturated Fat:
10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.535 g
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Saturated Fat
-24.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+59.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 25.941
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+559.8%
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Sucrose
+76.4%
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Glucose
+160%
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Fructose
+140%
Starch:
23.49 g
Sucrose:
5.81 g
Glucose:
0.05 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+559.8%
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Sucrose
+76.4%
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Glucose
+160%
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Fructose
+140%
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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| Lower in price |
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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 | 17.31g |
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| Protein | 18.22g | 22.21g |
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| Fats | 43.85g | 51.36g |
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| Carbs | 30.19g | 22.31g |
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| Calories | 553kcal | 598kcal |
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| Starch | 23.49g | 3.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.05g | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 5.91g | 10.49g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 5g |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 49mg |
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| Iron | 6.68mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 292mg | 168mg |
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| Phosphorus | 593mg | 335mg |
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| Potassium | 660mg | 558mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 17mg |
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| Zinc | 5.78mg | 2.51mg |
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.422mg |
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| Manganese | 1.655mg | 1.665mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 9.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 13.112mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.441mg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.231mg |
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| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.525mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.616mg |
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| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.546mg |
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| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.681mg |
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| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.265mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.202mg |
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| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.782mg |
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| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.557mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.075g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.783g | 10.325g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.797g | 25.941g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 12.535g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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
34%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.