Pecan vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pecan and cashew butter
- Pecan has more vitamin B1 and fiber; however, cashew butter is richer in copper, iron, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Cashew butter covers your daily copper needs 62% more than pecan.
- Cashew butter has 4 times less vitamin B1 than pecan. Pecan has 0.66mg of vitamin B1, while cashew butter has 0.158mg.
- Pecan contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans and Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added.
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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 | +14.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.7% |
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 | +317.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +262.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +765.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
Other:
2.21 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 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 | -41.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 196% | |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 1.758mg | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 13.371g | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.158mg | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 26.709g | 35% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 4.91mg | 30% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 53.03g | 29% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 3g | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 5.08mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 30.3µg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 206mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 10.606g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 388mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 295mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 9.3µg | 10% |
| Folate | 22µg | 55µg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 12.12g | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 30.3g | 5% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 609kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.159mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 4.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 447mg | 1% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 48.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 27.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 9.09g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 1.108mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.617mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
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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
31%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.426g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew butter 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.