Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Brazilnuts VS Cashew Butter

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Brazilnuts	8%	85%	7%
Cashew Butter	11%	71%	18%

Macro Nutrients

	Brazilnuts	Cashew Butter	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	103% 2989kcal	92% 2663kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	314% 304g	231% 224g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	229% 73g	138% 44.3g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	10.2% 0.16g	48.5% 0.78g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	650% 111g	218% 37g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	41% 53.3g	96% 125g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	14.6% 10.6g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0% 0g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 10.6g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	89.5% 34g	24% 9.07g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	116% 65g	142% 79.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Brazilnuts	Cashew Butter	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	233% 2.8mg	118% 1.4mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	12.2% 0.16mg	65.2% 0.85mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.36% 1.34mg	45.3% 7.25mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	16.7% 0.83mg	109% 5.44mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	35.2% 0.46mg	88% 1.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	25% 100μg	77% 308μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	3.53% 3.18mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	171% 25.6mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Brazilnuts	Cashew Butter	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	72.6% 726mg	19.5% 195mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	878% 7.9mg	1104% 9.93mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	138% 11mg	285% 23mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	406% 1706mg	279% 1170mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	241% 5.55mg	161% 3.7mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	470% 3289mg	296% 2073mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	88% 2989mg	73% 2477mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	15810% 8695μg	95% 52μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.91% 13.6mg	4.54% 68mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	167% 18.4mg	213% 23.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.42% 15.5g	0.36% 13.4g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Brazilnuts VS Cashew Butter per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Brazilnuts versus 1 lb of Cashew Butter to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Brazilnuts vs Cashew Butter:

• 1 pound of Brazilnuts has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Cashew Butter.
• While 1 lb of Plain Cashew Butter no Salt contains 5.3 times more Vitamin B2, 5.4 times more Vitamin B3, 6.5 times more Vitamin B5, 2.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.1 times more Vitamin B9 than Dried Brazilnuts.
• 1 pound of Brazilnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3
• Both Dried Brazilnuts as well as Plain Cashew Butter no Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Brazilnuts vs Cashew Butter:

• 1 pound of Brazilnuts has 3.7 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Magnesium, 1.5 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.2 times more Potassium and 166.7 times more Selenium than Cashew Butter.
• While 1 lb of Plain Cashew Butter no Salt contains 1.3 times more Copper, 2.1 times more Iron and 1.3 times more Zinc than Dried Brazilnuts.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Brazilnuts has 1.4 times more Fat, 1.7 times more Saturated Fat, 3 times more Omega 6 and 3.8 times more Fiber than Cashew Butter.
• While 1 lb of Plain Cashew Butter no Salt contains 4.8 times more Omega 3 and 2.3 times more Carbohydrate than Dried Brazilnuts.
• Both Brazilnuts and Cashew Butter offer comparable quantities of Energy and Protein per one pound.