Cashew butter vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cashew butter and pistachios different?
- Cashew butter is higher in copper, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E; however, pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pistachios is 115% higher.
- Cashew butter contains 2 times more zinc than pistachios. While cashew butter contains 4.43mg of zinc, pistachios contain only 2.2mg.
- Pistachios have less saturated fat.
Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, pistachio 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +737.4% |
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:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.8% |
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
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~14.38g
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 1.7mg | 115% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.87mg | 59% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 52% | |
| Copper | 1.758mg | 1.3mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 3g | 10.6g | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 25% | |
| Saturated fat | 10.606g | 5.907g | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.43mg | 2.2mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 206mg | 121mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 1025mg | 17% |
| Protein | 12.12g | 20.16g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 388mg | 490mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 2.86mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.91mg | 3.92mg | 12% |
| Fats | 53.03g | 45.32g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Choline | 48.3mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 26.709g | 23.257g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 14.38g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Calories | 609kcal | 560kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Folate | 55µg | 51µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 30.3g | 27.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.3g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.09g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.617mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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