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Almond paste vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are almond paste and cashew butter different?

  • Almond paste is higher in vitamin E and vitamin B2; however, cashew butter is richer in copper, iron, zinc, vitamin K, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cashew butter is 145% higher.
  • Almond paste contains 3 times more vitamin E than cashew butter. While almond paste contains 13.54mg of vitamin E, cashew butter contains only 5.08mg.
  • Almond paste has less saturated fat.

Nuts, almond paste 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 147% 18% 39% 184% 586% 121% 166% 38% 0% 51%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.4%
Contains more IronIron +206.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +199.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 102% 0% 40% 37% 21% 0% 47% 0% 76% 41% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.8%
Contains more WaterWater +501.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +91.2%
Contains more OtherOther +61.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 68% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.606 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.371 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond paste Cashew butter
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Cashew butter DV% diff.
Copper 0.454mg 1.758mg 145%
Vitamin E 13.54mg 5.08mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 13.371g 50%
Iron 1.6mg 4.91mg 41%
Fats 27.74g 53.03g 39%
Manganese 0.856mg 37%
Saturated fat 2.629g 10.606g 36%
Zinc 1.48mg 4.43mg 27%
Vitamin K 0µg 30.3µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 18.012g 26.709g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.159mg 20%
Phosphorus 258mg 388mg 19%
Magnesium 130mg 206mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.203mg 13%
Sodium 9mg 295mg 12%
Calcium 172mg 61mg 11%
Selenium 4.2µg 9.3µg 9%
Calories 458kcal 609kcal 8%
Fiber 4.8g 3g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.158mg 6%
Protein 9g 12.12g 6%
Carbs 47.81g 30.3g 6%
Folate 73µg 55µg 5%
Potassium 314mg 447mg 4%
Choline 28.5mg 48.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 1.108mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.01g 27.3g N/A
Sugar 36.25g 9.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.388mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.445mg 0%
Leucine 0.831mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.204mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.537mg 0%
Valine 0.617mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
38%
Almond paste
30%
Cashew butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
135%
Cashew butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.977g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/nutrients
  2. Cashew butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168597/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.