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

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How are Cashew butter and Almond paste different?

  • Cashew butter is higher in Copper, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Almond paste is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew butter is 145% higher.
  • Almond paste has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, almond paste 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 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%

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.
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 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.5%
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 FolateFolate +32.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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

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
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.2%

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 Almond paste
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 Cashew butter Almond paste Opinion
Calories 609kcal 458kcal Cashew butter
Protein 12.12g 9g Cashew butter
Fats 53.03g 27.74g Cashew butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Almond paste
Net carbs 27.3g 43.01g Almond paste
Carbs 30.3g 47.81g Almond paste
Magnesium 206mg 130mg Cashew butter
Calcium 61mg 172mg Almond paste
Potassium 447mg 314mg Cashew butter
Iron 4.91mg 1.6mg Cashew butter
Sugar 9.09g 36.25g Cashew butter
Fiber 3g 4.8g Almond paste
Copper 1.758mg 0.454mg Cashew butter
Zinc 4.43mg 1.48mg Cashew butter
Phosphorus 388mg 258mg Cashew butter
Sodium 295mg 9mg Almond paste
Vitamin E 5.08mg 13.54mg Almond paste
Manganese 0.856mg Almond paste
Selenium 9.3µg 4.2µg Cashew butter
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.082mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.108mg 1.422mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.113mg Almond paste
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.036mg Cashew butter
Vitamin K 30.3µg 0µg Cashew butter
Folate 55µg 73µg Almond paste
Choline 48.3mg 28.5mg Cashew butter
Saturated Fat 10.606g 2.629g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 26.709g 18.012g Cashew butter
Polyunsaturated fat 13.371g 5.821g Cashew butter
Tryptophan 0.162mg Cashew butter
Threonine 0.388mg Cashew butter
Isoleucine 0.445mg Cashew butter
Leucine 0.831mg Cashew butter
Lysine 0.523mg Cashew butter
Methionine 0.204mg Cashew butter
Phenylalanine 0.537mg Cashew butter
Valine 0.617mg Cashew butter
Histidine 0.257mg Cashew butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew butter Almond paste
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
30%
Cashew butter
38%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Cashew butter
67%
Almond paste

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. Cashew butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168597/nutrients
  2. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/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.