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Cashew vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cashew and Buttermilk

  • Cashew is higher than Buttermilk in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 243% more than Buttermilk.
  • Cashew contains 828 times more Manganese than Buttermilk. While Cashew contains 1.655mg of Manganese, Buttermilk contains only 0.002mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Buttermilk is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 Iron +13260%
Contains more Magnesium +2554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.3%
Contains more Potassium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +1276.2%
Contains more Copper +19854.5%
Contains more Manganese +82650%
Contains more Selenium +895%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +13260%
Contains more Magnesium +2554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.3%
Contains more Potassium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +1276.2%
Contains more Copper +19854.5%
Contains more Manganese +82650%
Contains more Selenium +895%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%

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.
Cashew
7
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Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1731%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1126.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +34000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1731%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1126.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +34000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +450.5%
Contains more Fats +4883%
Contains more Carbs +530.3%
Contains more Other +185.4%
Contains more Water +1633.3%
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +450.5%
Contains more Fats +4883%
Contains more Carbs +530.3%
Contains more Other +185.4%
Contains more Water +1633.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9268.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23672.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9268.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23672.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Buttermilk
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 4.79g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 3.31g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.88g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 4.79g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 40kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 4.79g Buttermilk
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 6.68mg 0.05mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 11mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 89mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 151mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 190mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 0.42mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.011mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.002mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 2µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.05mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.034mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.058mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.275mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.034mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 5µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.042mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.141mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.171mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.313mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.277mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.087mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.171mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.217mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.1mg Cashew
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.254g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.033g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew Buttermilk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Cashew
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.