USDA-derived comparison
Almonds vs Cashews
Almonds leads for Vitamin E, Vitamin B2 and Fiber; Cashews answers with Phosphorus, Iron and Zinc.
Who each is for: Choose almonds for vitamin E and vitamin B2. Choose cashews for phosphorus and iron.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Almonds
Typical serving: 1 handful (28g)
33/100
Cashews
Typical serving: a handful (28g)
30/100
Side by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Almonds | Cashews |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 579 kcal | 553 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g | 18 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 30 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 44 g |
| Fiber | 13 g | 3 g |
| Sat fat | 4 g | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 733 mg | 660 mg |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 37 mg |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 270 mg | 292 mg |
| Zinc | 3.1 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 44 µg | 25 µg |
Servings differ: 1 handful of almonds is about 28g, a handful of cashews about 28g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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