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Cashew butter vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew butter and Almonds different?

  • Cashew butter is higher in Copper, Vitamin K, and Iron, however, Almonds are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Almonds is 137% higher.
  • Almonds have less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, almonds 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 147% 18% 39% 184% 586% 121% 166% 38% 0% 51%
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%
Contains more IronIron +32.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +42%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +341%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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% 102% 0% 40% 37% 21% 0% 47% 0% 76% 41% 26%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~52.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.5%
Contains more WaterWater +88.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%
~equal in Fats ~49.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.371 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~12.329g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew butter Almonds
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 Cashew butter Almonds Opinion
Calories 609kcal 579kcal Cashew butter
Protein 12.12g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 53.03g 49.93g Cashew butter
Net carbs 27.3g 9.05g Cashew butter
Carbs 30.3g 21.55g Cashew butter
Magnesium 206mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 61mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 447mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 4.91mg 3.71mg Cashew butter
Sugar 9.09g 4.35g Almonds
Fiber 3g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 1.758mg 1.031mg Cashew butter
Zinc 4.43mg 3.12mg Cashew butter
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 388mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 295mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almonds
Vitamin E 5.08mg 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 9.3µg 4.1µg Cashew butter
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 1.108mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.137mg Cashew butter
Vitamin K 30.3µg 0µg Cashew butter
Folate 55µg 44µg Cashew butter
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Cashew butter
Choline 48.3mg 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 10.606g 3.802g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 26.709g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 13.371g 12.329g Cashew butter
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.388mg 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.445mg 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 0.831mg 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.523mg 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.204mg 0.157mg Cashew butter
Phenylalanine 0.537mg 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.617mg 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.257mg 0.539mg 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
Cashew butter Almonds
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
30%
Cashew butter
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Cashew butter
142%
Almonds

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. Cashew butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168597/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.