Cashew butter vs. Ginkgo nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cashew butter and ginkgo nuts
- Cashew butter is higher in copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet ginkgo nuts are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Cashew butter covers your daily copper needs 165% more than ginkgo nuts.
- Cashew butter contains 42 times more sodium than ginkgo nuts. While cashew butter contains 295mg of sodium, ginkgo nuts contain only 7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw.
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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 | +663% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2950% |
| Contains more IronIron | +391% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +541.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1202.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +441.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.6% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
37.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3056.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2259% |
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
0.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.618 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4214.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2063.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
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 | 0.274mg | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 0.618g | 85% |
| Fats | 53.03g | 1.68g | 79% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 26.709g | 0.619g | 65% |
| Iron | 4.91mg | 1mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 10.606g | 0.319g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 206mg | 27mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 388mg | 124mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.43mg | 0.34mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 6mg | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 25% | |
| Calories | 609kcal | 182kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 17% | |
| Protein | 12.12g | 4.32g | 16% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 7mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.328mg | 10% |
| Choline | 48.3mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 61mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 510mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 30.3g | 37.6g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 27.3g | 37.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.09g | N/A | |
| Folate | 55µg | 54µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.831mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.617mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.287g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew butter is relatively richer in minerals
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.