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Cashew butter vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew butter and Macadamia different?

  • Cashew butter is higher in Copper, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, and Folate, however, Macadamia is richer in Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew butter is 111% higher.
  • Cashew butter contains 59 times more Sodium than Macadamia. While Cashew butter contains 295mg of Sodium, Macadamia contains only 5mg.

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more IronIron +33.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +240.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +840.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg
~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.2%
Contains more WaterWater +72.1%
Contains more OtherOther +93.9%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +790.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.4%

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 Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew butter Macadamia Opinion
Calories 609kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 12.12g 7.91g Cashew butter
Fats 53.03g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 27.3g 5.22g Cashew butter
Carbs 30.3g 13.82g Cashew butter
Magnesium 206mg 130mg Cashew butter
Calcium 61mg 85mg Macadamia
Potassium 447mg 368mg Cashew butter
Iron 4.91mg 3.69mg Cashew butter
Sugar 9.09g 4.57g Macadamia
Fiber 3g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 1.758mg 0.756mg Cashew butter
Zinc 4.43mg 1.3mg Cashew butter
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 388mg 188mg Cashew butter
Sodium 295mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin E 5.08mg 0.54mg Cashew butter
Manganese 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 9.3µg 3.6µg Cashew butter
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 1.108mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Vitamin K 30.3µg Cashew butter
Folate 55µg 11µg Cashew butter
Choline 48.3mg Cashew butter
Saturated Fat 10.606g 12.061g Cashew butter
Monounsaturated Fat 26.709g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 13.371g 1.502g Cashew butter
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.067mg Cashew butter
Threonine 0.388mg 0.37mg Cashew butter
Isoleucine 0.445mg 0.314mg Cashew butter
Leucine 0.831mg 0.602mg Cashew butter
Lysine 0.523mg 0.018mg Cashew butter
Methionine 0.204mg 0.023mg Cashew butter
Phenylalanine 0.537mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.617mg 0.363mg Cashew butter
Histidine 0.257mg 0.195mg Cashew butter
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew butter Macadamia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Cashew butter
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew butter
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 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.