Cashew vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cashew and peanut butter
- Cashew is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, selenium, vitamin K, and vitamin B1, yet peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 197% more than peanut butter.
- Cashew contains 114 times more vitamin K than peanut butter. While cashew contains 34.1µg of vitamin K, peanut butter contains only 0.3µg.
- The glycemic index of peanut butter is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
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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 | +73.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +283.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +420.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +385.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +911.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +231% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1134.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +248% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +322.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~25.941g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
23.49 g
Sucrose:
5.81 g
Glucose:
0.05 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +559.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +76.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +160% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +140% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.422mg | 197% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 13.112mg | 75% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 1.74mg | 62% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 9.1mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 335mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 12.535g | 31% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 168mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 2.51mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 4.1µg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 0.3µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.15mg | 23% |
| Folate | 25µg | 87µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 10.325g | 12% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 51.36g | 12% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.192mg | 10% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 22.21g | 8% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 3.56g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 5g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 25.941g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 1.137mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 558mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 22.31g | 3% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 598kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.441mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 1.665mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 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 | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)