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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 147% 18% 39% 184% 586% 121% 166% 38% 0% 51%
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%
~equal in Copper ~1.758mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.43mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 102% 0% 40% 37% 21% 0% 47% 0% 76% 41% 26%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
12% 53% 30% 2% 2%
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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
21% 53% 26%
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.
Brazil nut Cashew butter
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Cashew butter Opinion
Calories 659kcal 609kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 12.12g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 53.03g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 27.3g Cashew butter
Carbs 11.74g 30.3g Cashew butter
Magnesium 376mg 206mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 61mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 447mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 4.91mg Cashew butter
Sugar 2.33g 9.09g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 3g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 1.758mg Cashew butter
Zinc 4.06mg 4.43mg Cashew butter
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 388mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 295mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 5.08mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 9.3µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.158mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.159mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.108mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.203mg Cashew butter
Vitamin K 0µg 30.3µg Cashew butter
Folate 22µg 55µg Cashew butter
Choline 28.8mg 48.3mg Cashew butter
Saturated Fat 16.134g 10.606g Cashew butter
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 26.709g Cashew butter
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 13.371g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.162mg Cashew butter
Threonine 0.365mg 0.388mg Cashew butter
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.445mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.831mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.523mg Cashew butter
Methionine 1.124mg 0.204mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.537mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.257mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Cashew butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Brazil nut
30%
Cashew butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
135%
Cashew butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
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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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.
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Cashew butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168597/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.