Cashew butter vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cashew butter and almond butter
- Cashew butter has more copper, vitamin K, and iron; however, almond butter is higher in vitamin E, vitamin B2, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Almond butter covers your daily need for vitamin E, 128% more than cashew butter.
- Almond butter has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +40.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +287.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +468.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +285.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +376.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +490.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
Other:
2.21 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~55.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.606 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.371 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~13.613g
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 24.21mg | 128% |
| Manganese | 2.131mg | 93% | |
| Copper | 1.758mg | 0.934mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.939mg | 60% |
| Saturated fat | 10.606g | 4.152g | 29% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 347mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 3g | 10.3g | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 0µg | 25% |
| Protein | 12.12g | 20.96g | 18% |
| Iron | 4.91mg | 3.49mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 206mg | 279mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 388mg | 508mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 26.709g | 32.445g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 3.155mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 2.4µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 7mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 4.43mg | 3.29mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 748mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.103mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 30.3g | 18.82g | 4% |
| Fats | 53.03g | 55.5g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 13.613g | 2% |
| Choline | 48.3mg | 52.1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 55µg | 53µg | 1% |
| Calories | 609kcal | 614kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.3g | 8.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.09g | 4.43g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.483mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.617mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
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
30%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.454g)
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 richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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