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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.
Pecan
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
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 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%
~equal in Potassium ~447mg
~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.
Pecan
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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 3.7% 3.4% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.108mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.203mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 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
Pecan
3
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 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 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.
Pecan Cashew butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Cashew butter Opinion
Calories 691kcal 609kcal Pecan
Protein 9.17g 12.12g Cashew butter
Fats 71.97g 53.03g Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Pecan
Net carbs 4.26g 27.3g Cashew butter
Carbs 13.86g 30.3g Cashew butter
Magnesium 121mg 206mg Cashew butter
Calcium 70mg 61mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 447mg Cashew butter
Iron 2.53mg 4.91mg Cashew butter
Sugar 3.97g 9.09g Pecan
Fiber 9.6g 3g Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 1.758mg Cashew butter
Zinc 4.53mg 4.43mg Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 388mg Cashew butter
Sodium 0mg 295mg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg 5.08mg Cashew butter
Manganese 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 9.3µg Cashew butter
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.158mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.159mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 1.108mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.203mg Pecan
Vitamin K 3.5µg 30.3µg Cashew butter
Folate 22µg 55µg Cashew butter
Choline 40.5mg 48.3mg Cashew butter
Saturated Fat 6.18g 10.606g Pecan
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 26.709g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 13.371g Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.162mg Cashew butter
Threonine 0.306mg 0.388mg Cashew butter
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.445mg Cashew butter
Leucine 0.598mg 0.831mg Cashew butter
Lysine 0.287mg 0.523mg Cashew butter
Methionine 0.183mg 0.204mg Cashew butter
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.537mg Cashew butter
Valine 0.411mg 0.617mg Cashew butter
Histidine 0.262mg 0.257mg Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
30%
Cashew butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
135%
Cashew butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.426g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew butter
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.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.