Almonds vs Cashews
Per 100 g, almonds has 579 kcal, 21 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 50 g fat; cashews has 565 kcal, 17 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 39 g fat. Almonds and cashews have about the same calories per 100 g (579 vs 565 kcal).
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Almonds | Cashews | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 579 kcal | 565 kcal | +14 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g | 17 g | +3.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g | 36 g | −15 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 39 g | +11 g |
| Fiber | 13 g | 4.1 g | +8.4 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 5 mg | −4 mg |
Difference is Almonds minus Cashews. Full names: Nuts, almonds · Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds · 1 cup, whole, 143 g | 828 | 30 g | 31 g | 71 g |
| Cashews · 100 g | 565 | 17 g | 36 g | 39 g |
Where the calories come from
Almonds · 14% protein · 14% carbohydrate · 72% fat
Cashews · 12% protein · 26% carbohydrate · 62% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Almonds and cashews have about the same calories per 100 g (579 vs 565 kcal).
- Almonds has 22% more protein per 100 g than cashews (21 g vs 17 g). Per calorie, almonds gives 3.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and cashews gives 3.1 g.
- Cashews has 68% more carbohydrate per 100 g than almonds (36 g vs 22 g).
- Almonds has 28% more fat per 100 g than cashews (50 g vs 39 g).
- Almonds has 205% more fiber per 100 g than cashews (13 g vs 4.1 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, almonds or cashews?
Almonds and cashews have about the same calories per 100 g (579 vs 565 kcal).
Which has more protein, almonds or cashews?
Almonds has 22% more protein per 100 g than cashews (21 g vs 17 g). Per calorie, almonds gives 3.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and cashews gives 3.1 g.
What are the macros of almonds vs cashews?
Almonds: 14% protein, 14% carbohydrate, 72% fat by energy. Cashews: 12% protein, 26% carbohydrate, 62% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 170567 (Nuts & seeds) and 2515374 (Nuts & seeds), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.