Brazil nut vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Cashew butter?
- Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Calcium, while Cashew butter is higher in Iron, and Vitamin K.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3469% higher.
- Cashew butter has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 0.617mg of Vitamin B1, while Cashew butter has 0.158mg.
- Cashew butter is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added 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 | +82.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20512.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +102.1% |
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 E Vitamin E | +11.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +275.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +67.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
Other:
2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +26.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +46.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +54.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.371 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 659kcal | 609kcal | |
Protein | 14.32g | 12.12g | |
Fats | 67.1g | 53.03g | |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | |
Net carbs | 4.24g | 27.3g | |
Carbs | 11.74g | 30.3g | |
Magnesium | 376mg | 206mg | |
Calcium | 160mg | 61mg | |
Potassium | 659mg | 447mg | |
Iron | 2.43mg | 4.91mg | |
Sugar | 2.33g | 9.09g | |
Fiber | 7.5g | 3g | |
Copper | 1.743mg | 1.758mg | |
Zinc | 4.06mg | 4.43mg | |
Starch | 0.25g | ||
Phosphorus | 725mg | 388mg | |
Sodium | 3mg | 295mg | |
Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 5.08mg | |
Manganese | 1.223mg | ||
Selenium | 1917µg | 9.3µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.158mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.159mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 1.108mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.203mg | |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 30.3µg | |
Folate | 22µg | 55µg | |
Choline | 28.8mg | 48.3mg | |
Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 10.606g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 26.709g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 13.371g | |
Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.162mg | |
Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.388mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.445mg | |
Leucine | 1.19mg | 0.831mg | |
Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.523mg | |
Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.204mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0.537mg | |
Valine | 0.76mg | 0.617mg | |
Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.257mg | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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
27%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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