Cashew butter vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cashew butter and Brazil nut?
- Cashew butter is richer in Iron, and Vitamin K, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Calcium.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3469% higher.
- Brazil nut is lower in Sodium.
We used Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.
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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 | +102.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20512.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +354.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +275.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290.5% |
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:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.8% |
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
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.5% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 609kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 12.12g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 53.03g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.3g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 30.3g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 206mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 4.91mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 9.09g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 1.758mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 4.43mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 388mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 295mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 9.3µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 55µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 48.3mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.606g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 26.709g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.204mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.617mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.409mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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
30%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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