Pistachio vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pistachios and cashew butter different?
- Pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, potassium, and phosphorus; however, cashew butter is richer in copper, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pistachios is 115% higher.
- Pistachios contain 6 times more vitamin B1 than cashew butter. While pistachios contain 0.87mg of vitamin B1, cashew butter contains only 0.158mg.
- Pistachios have less saturated fat.
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +72.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +737.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +77.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
Other:
2.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.606 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.371 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~13.371g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.203mg | 115% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.158mg | 59% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 52% | |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.758mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 3g | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 25% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 10.606g | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 4.43mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 206mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 447mg | 17% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 12.12g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 388mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 5.08mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 295mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 4.91mg | 12% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 53.03g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Choline | 48.3mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 26.709g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 13.371g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 61mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 9.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 609kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 1.108mg | 1% |
| Folate | 51µg | 55µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 30.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 27.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 9.09g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.617mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 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
63%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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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