Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Almond paste VS Cashew Butter

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%
Cashew Butter	11%	71%	18%

Macro Nutrients

	Almond paste	Cashew Butter	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	22.4% 649kcal	28.7% 832kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	40.5% 39.3g	72.2% 70g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	11.6% 3.73g	43.2% 14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	17.6% 0.28g	15% 0.24g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	46.5% 7.9g	68% 11.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	52% 67.8g	30% 39g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	71% 51.4g	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	NA	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	18% 6.8g	7.46% 2.83g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	22.8% 12.8g	44.4% 25g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Almond paste	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	9.7% 0.12mg	37% 0.44mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	45% 0.59mg	20.4% 0.27mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	12.6% 2mg	14% 2.27mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.2% 0.16mg	34% 1.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	3.93% 0.051mg	27.5% 0.36mg	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	26% 103μg	24% 96μg	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	0.16% 0.14mg	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	128% 19mg	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

	Almond paste	Cashew Butter	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	24.4% 244mg	6.1% 61mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	71.5% 0.64mg	345% 3.1mg	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	28.3% 2.27mg	89% 7.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	44% 184mg	87% 366mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	52.8% 1.2mg	50.2% 1.16mg	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	52.2% 366mg	93% 648mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13% 445mg	22.8% 774mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	11% 5.95μg	29.6% 16.3μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.85% 12.8mg	1.4% 21.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	19% 2.1mg	66.5% 7.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.54% 20g	0.11% 4.2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Almond paste VS Cashew Butter per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Almond paste versus 5 oz of Cashew Butter to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Almond paste vs Cashew Butter:

• 5 ounces of Almond paste have 2.2 times more Vitamin B2 than Cashew Butter.
• While 5 oz of Plain Cashew Butter no Salt contain 3.8 times more Vitamin B1, 10.6 times more Vitamin B5 and 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Cashew Butter provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• Both Almond paste as well as Plain Cashew Butter no Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Almond paste vs Cashew Butter:

• 5 ounces of Almond paste have 4 times more Calcium than Cashew Butter.
• While 5 oz of Plain Cashew Butter no Salt contain 4.8 times more Copper, 3.1 times more Iron, 2 times more Magnesium, 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium, 2.7 times more Selenium and 3.5 times more Zinc than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Cashew Butter contain similar levels of Manganese per five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Almond paste have 1.7 times more Carbohydrate and 2.4 times more Fiber than Cashew Butter.
• While 5 oz of Plain Cashew Butter no Salt contain 1.3 times more Energy, 1.8 times more Fat, 3.7 times more Saturated Fat, 1.5 times more Omega 6 and 2 times more Protein than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Cashew Butter offer comparable quantities of Omega 3 per five ounces.