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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cashew Butter"
| Food Name: Cashew Butter | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 587 | Total Fat (g): 49 |
| Protein (g): 18 | Carbohydrates (g): 28 |
| Fiber (g): 2 | Net Carbs (g): 26 |
| Water (g): 3 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 10 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 29122 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 8354 | Omega-3 (mg): 171 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 8166 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 68 | Food Folate (mcg): 68 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 68 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 43 | Iron (mg): 5 |
| Magnesium (mg): 258 | Phosphorus (mg): 457 |
| Potassium (mg): 546 | Sodium (mg): 15 |
| Zinc (mg): 5 | Copper (mg): 2 |
| Manganese (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 12 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 272 | Threonine (mg): 679 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 838 | Leucine (mg): 1475 |
| Lysine (mg): 938 | Methionine (mg): 315 |
| Cystine (mg): 325 | Phenylalanine (mg): 908 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 563 | Valine (mg): 1193 |
| Arginine (mg): 1998 | Histidine (mg): 457 |
| Alanine (mg): 805 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1727 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 4159 | Glycine (mg): 921 |
| Proline (mg): 792 | Serine (mg): 974 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 7 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cashew Butter
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cashew Butter'?
100 grams of 'Cashew Butter' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 18g (around 36% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 28g (around 10% of daily requirement),
Fat – 49g (around 63% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cashew Butter'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cashew Butter' provides around 587 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 29% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Cashew Butter' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cashew Butter' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 18g protein, 28g carbs, and 49g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Cashew Butter' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cashew Butter' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 5 mg (28% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 258 mg (61% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 457 mg (37% DV),
Zinc (mg): 5 mg (45% DV),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (222% DV),
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Selenium (mcg): 12 mcg (22% DV).
'Cashew Butter' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 43 mg (3% DV),
Potassium (mg): 546 mg (12% DV),
Sodium (mg): 15 mg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cashew Butter in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 68 mcg (17% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 68 mcg (17% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 68 mcg (17% DV).
'Cashew Butter' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 mg (13% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cashew Butter' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Cashew Butter' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 10 g (50% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Copper (mg): 2 mg (20% of max recommended).