Cashew butter vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cashew butter and Mixed nuts
- Cashew butter is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, and Zinc, yet Mixed nuts are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Cashew butter covers your daily Copper needs 95% more than Mixed nuts.
- Cashew butter contains 59 times more Sodium than Mixed nuts. While Cashew butter contains 295mg of Sodium, Mixed nuts contain only 5mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, 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 | +88.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +264.5% |
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 KVitamin K | +431.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +595.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50.9% |
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:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.3% |
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Fats
~53.95g
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
8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~28.488g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~14.612g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 609kcal | 607kcal |
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| Protein | 12.12g | 20.04g |
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| Fats | 53.03g | 53.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.3g | 14.05g |
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| Carbs | 30.3g | 21.05g |
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| Magnesium | 206mg | 229mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 632mg |
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| Iron | 4.91mg | 2.61mg |
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| Sugar | 9.09g | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 7g |
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| Copper | 1.758mg | 0.907mg |
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| Zinc | 4.43mg | 3.36mg |
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| Starch | 4.2g |
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| Phosphorus | 388mg | 456mg |
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| Sodium | 295mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 7.82mg |
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| Manganese | 2.04mg |
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| Selenium | 9.3µg | 33.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.196mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 7.709mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.352mg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 5.7µg |
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| Folate | 55µg | 83µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.055g |
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| Choline | 48.3mg | 52mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.606g | 8.711g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 26.709g | 28.488g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 14.612g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.22mg |
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| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.703mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.656mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.782mg |
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| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.283mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 1.182mg |
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| Valine | 0.617mg | 1.001mg |
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| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.572mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.895g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.