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 for 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.758mg | 0.454mg | 145% |
| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 13.54mg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 5.821g | 50% |
| Iron | 4.91mg | 1.6mg | 41% |
| Fats | 53.03g | 27.74g | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.856mg | 37% | |
| Saturated fat | 10.606g | 2.629g | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.43mg | 1.48mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 0µg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 26.709g | 18.012g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.414mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 388mg | 258mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 206mg | 130mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.036mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 9mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 172mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 4.2µg | 9% |
| Calories | 609kcal | 458kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 4.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.082mg | 6% |
| Protein | 12.12g | 9g | 6% |
| Carbs | 30.3g | 47.81g | 6% |
| Folate | 55µg | 73µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 314mg | 4% |
| Choline | 48.3mg | 28.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.113mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 1.422mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.3g | 43.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.09g | 36.25g | 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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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.