Cashew butter vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cashew butter and peanut butter?
- Cashew butter is richer in copper, iron, vitamin K, zinc, selenium, and magnesium, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
- Cashew butter's daily need coverage for copper is 148% higher.
- Peanut butter has 101 times less vitamin K than cashew butter. Cashew butter has 30.3µg of vitamin K, while peanut butter has 0.3µg.
- Peanut butter is lower in sodium.
We used Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +316.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
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 | +10000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +79.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1083.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.4% |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~51.36g
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
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
~equal in
Saturated fat
~10.325g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~25.941g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~12.535g
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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| Copper | 1.758mg | 0.422mg | 148% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 13.112mg | 75% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 4.91mg | 1.74mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 9.1mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 0.3µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 23% | |
| Protein | 12.12g | 22.21g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.441mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 4.43mg | 2.51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 17mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 206mg | 168mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 4.1µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 5g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 388mg | 335mg | 8% |
| Folate | 55µg | 87µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 12.535g | 6% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 558mg | 3% |
| Choline | 48.3mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 30.3g | 22.31g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.192mg | 3% |
| Fats | 53.03g | 51.36g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 26.709g | 25.941g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 10.606g | 10.325g | 1% |
| Calories | 609kcal | 598kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 61mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.3g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.09g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.617mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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 contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.281g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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)