Cashew butter vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cashew butter and walnut
- Cashew butter has more vitamin E, iron, vitamin K, copper, and zinc; however, walnut is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Cashew butter covers your daily need for vitamin E 29% more than walnut.
- Cashew butter has 148 times more Sodium than walnut. While cashew butter has 295mg of Sodium, walnut has only 2mg.
- Walnut has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Nuts, walnuts, english.
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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 | +30.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +625.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1022.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.2% |
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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:
15.23 g
Fats:
65.21 g
Carbs:
13.71 g
Water:
4.07 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.9% |
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
6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
47.174 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +199% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +252.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 609kcal | 654kcal |
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| Protein | 12.12g | 15.23g |
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| Fats | 53.03g | 65.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.3g | 7.01g |
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| Carbs | 30.3g | 13.71g |
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| Magnesium | 206mg | 158mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 441mg |
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| Iron | 4.91mg | 2.91mg |
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| Sugar | 9.09g | 2.61g |
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| Fiber | 3g | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 1.758mg | 1.586mg |
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| Zinc | 4.43mg | 3.09mg |
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| Starch | 0.06g |
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| Phosphorus | 388mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 295mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 0.7mg |
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| Manganese | 3.414mg |
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| Selenium | 9.3µg | 4.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 1.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.537mg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 55µg | 98µg |
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| Choline | 48.3mg | 39.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.606g | 6.126g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 26.709g | 8.933g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 47.174g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.17mg |
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| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.596mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.625mg |
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| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.17mg |
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| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.236mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 0.711mg |
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| Valine | 0.617mg | 0.753mg |
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| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.391mg |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
152%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $5)
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)
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.