Pistachio vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pistachio and Cashew butter different?
- Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Cashew butter is richer in Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin E .
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pistachio is 115% higher.
- Pistachio contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Cashew butter. While Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, Cashew butter contains only 0.158mg.
- Pistachio has less Saturated Fat.
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added are the varieties used in this article.
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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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Calcium
+72.1%
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Phosphorus
+26.3%
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Potassium
+129.3%
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Sodium
-99.7%
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Iron
+25.3%
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Magnesium
+70.2%
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Zinc
+101.4%
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Copper
+35.2%
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Selenium
+32.9%
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Calcium
+72.1%
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Phosphorus
+26.3%
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Potassium
+129.3%
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-99.7%
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Iron
+25.3%
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Magnesium
+70.2%
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Zinc
+101.4%
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Copper
+35.2%
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Selenium
+32.9%
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 A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B1
+450.6%
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Vitamin B3
+17.3%
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Vitamin B6
+737.4%
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Vitamin E
+77.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.159
Equal in Folate - 55
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+450.6%
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Vitamin B3
+17.3%
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Vitamin B6
+737.4%
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Vitamin E
+77.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.159
Equal in Folate - 55
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+66.3%
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Water
+86.8%
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+34.8%
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Fats
+17%
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Carbs
+11.5%
Protein:
20.16 g
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45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
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4.37 g
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2.98 g
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12.12 g
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53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
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2.34 g
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2.21 g
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Protein
+66.3%
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+86.8%
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+34.8%
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+17%
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Carbs
+11.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-44.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 13.371
Saturated Fat:
5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
14.38 g
Saturated Fat:
10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
13.371 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 13.371
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 | 16.57g | 27.3g |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 12.12g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 53.03g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 30.3g |
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| Calories | 560kcal | 609kcal |
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| Starch | 1.67g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Sugar | 7.66g | 9.09g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g | 3g |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 4.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 206mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 388mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 447mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 295mg |
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| Zinc | 2.2mg | 4.43mg |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.758mg |
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| Manganese | 1.2mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg | 9.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 26µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 5.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 1.108mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.162mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.388mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.445mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.831mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.523mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.204mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.537mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.617mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.257mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 10.606g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 26.709g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 13.371g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g |
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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?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.699g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.