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Almonds vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almonds and Cashew butter different?

  • Almonds are higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Cashew butter is richer in Copper, Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Almonds is 137% higher.
  • Almonds contain 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Cashew butter. While Almonds contain 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Cashew butter contains only 0.159mg.
  • Almonds have less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, almonds 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 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +31.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +341%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +32.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +42%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.8%

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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +615.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~48.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +74.5%
Contains more WaterWater +88.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.6%
~equal in Fats ~53.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 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 -64.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~13.371g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Cashew butter Opinion
Calories 579kcal 609kcal Cashew butter
Protein 21.15g 12.12g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 53.03g Cashew butter
Net carbs 9.05g 27.3g Cashew butter
Carbs 21.55g 30.3g Cashew butter
Magnesium 270mg 206mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 61mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 447mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 4.91mg Cashew butter
Sugar 4.35g 9.09g Almonds
Fiber 12.5g 3g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 1.758mg Cashew butter
Zinc 3.12mg 4.43mg Cashew butter
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 388mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 295mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almonds
Vitamin E 25.63mg 5.08mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 9.3µg Cashew butter
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.158mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.159mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.108mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.203mg Cashew butter
Vitamin K 0µg 30.3µg Cashew butter
Folate 44µg 55µg Cashew butter
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Cashew butter
Choline 52.1mg 48.3mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 10.606g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 26.709g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 13.371g Cashew butter
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.162mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.388mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.445mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.831mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.523mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 0.204mg Cashew butter
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.537mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.617mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.257mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Cashew butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
30%
Cashew butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
135%
Cashew butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.804g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.