Cashew butter vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cashew butter and Peanut
- Cashew butter is higher in Copper, and Vitamin K, yet Peanut is higher in Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6.
- Peanut covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 68% more than Cashew butter.
- The amount of Sodium in Peanut is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Peanuts, all types, 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 | +22.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +305.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +989% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +336.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +177.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~49.24g
~equal in
Other
~2.33g
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
6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~24.426g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 609kcal | 567kcal |
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| Protein | 12.12g | 25.8g |
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| Fats | 53.03g | 49.24g |
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| Net carbs | 27.3g | 7.63g |
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| Carbs | 30.3g | 16.13g |
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| Magnesium | 206mg | 168mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 705mg |
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| Iron | 4.91mg | 4.58mg |
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| Sugar | 9.09g | 4.72g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 8.5g |
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| Copper | 1.758mg | 1.144mg |
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| Zinc | 4.43mg | 3.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 388mg | 376mg |
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| Sodium | 295mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 8.33mg |
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| Manganese | 1.934mg |
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| Selenium | 9.3µg | 7.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 12.066mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 55µg | 240µg |
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| Choline | 48.3mg | 52.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.606g | 6.279g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 26.709g | 24.426g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 15.558g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.25mg |
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| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.883mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.907mg |
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| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.672mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.317mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 1.377mg |
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| Valine | 0.617mg | 1.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.652mg |
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.327g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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)