Peanut butter vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Peanut butter and Cashew
- Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , yet Cashew is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
- Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 197% more than Peanut butter.
- Peanut butter contains 12 times more Vitamin B3 than Cashew. While Peanut butter contains 13.112mg of Vitamin B3, Cashew contains only 1.062mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.
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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.
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Calcium
+32.4%
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Iron
+283.9%
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Magnesium
+73.8%
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Phosphorus
+77%
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Potassium
+18.3%
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Sodium
-29.4%
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Zinc
+130.3%
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Copper
+420.1%
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Selenium
+385.4%
Equal in Manganese - 1.655
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Calcium
+32.4%
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Iron
+283.9%
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Magnesium
+73.8%
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Phosphorus
+77%
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Potassium
+18.3%
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Sodium
-29.4%
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Zinc
+130.3%
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Copper
+420.1%
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Selenium
+385.4%
Equal in Manganese - 1.655
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.
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Vitamin E
+911.1%
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Vitamin B2
+231%
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Vitamin B3
+1134.7%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Folate
+248%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+182%
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Vitamin K
+11266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.417
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Vitamin E
+911.1%
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Vitamin B2
+231%
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Vitamin B3
+1134.7%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Folate
+248%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+182%
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Vitamin K
+11266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.417
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.9%
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Fats
+17.1%
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Other
+13.8%
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Carbs
+35.3%
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Water
+322.8%
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
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Protein
+21.9%
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Fats
+17.1%
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+13.8%
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Carbs
+35.3%
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Water
+322.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+59.8%
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Saturated Fat
-24.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.797
Saturated Fat:
10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.535 g
Saturated Fat:
7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.845 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+59.8%
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Saturated Fat
-24.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.797
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+76.4%
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Glucose
+160%
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Fructose
+140%
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Starch
+559.8%
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
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
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Sucrose
+76.4%
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Glucose
+160%
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Fructose
+140%
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Starch
+559.8%
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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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 17.31g | 26.89g |
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Protein | 22.21g | 18.22g |
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Fats | 51.36g | 43.85g |
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Carbs | 22.31g | 30.19g |
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Calories | 598kcal | 553kcal |
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Starch | 3.56g | 23.49g |
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Fructose | 0.12g | 0.05g |
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Sugar | 10.49g | 5.91g |
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Fiber | 5g | 3.3g |
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Calcium | 49mg | 37mg |
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Iron | 1.74mg | 6.68mg |
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Magnesium | 168mg | 292mg |
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Phosphorus | 335mg | 593mg |
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Potassium | 558mg | 660mg |
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Sodium | 17mg | 12mg |
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Zinc | 2.51mg | 5.78mg |
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Copper | 0.422mg | 2.195mg |
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Manganese | 1.665mg | 1.655mg |
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Selenium | 4.1µg | 19.9µg |
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Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 0.9mg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.423mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.058mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 1.062mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.864mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.417mg |
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Folate | 87µg | 25µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 34.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.287mg |
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Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.688mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.789mg |
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Leucine | 1.546mg | 1.472mg |
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Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.928mg |
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Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.362mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.951mg |
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Valine | 0.782mg | 1.094mg |
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Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.456mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.075g |
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Saturated Fat | 10.325g | 7.783g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 25.941g | 23.797g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 7.845g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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
62%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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)
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.