Almonds vs Cashews

The short answer

Both raw nuts, similar calories. Almonds carry more protein, fibre and vitamin E; cashews are softer, a little lower in fat with more iron and a buttery taste. Almonds for the protein and fibre, cashews for a creamier, milder nut.

Almonds and Cashews, per 100 g and per portion. A gap means USDA has no value for it — not zero.

Almonds · per 100 gCashews · per 100 g
Calories579553
Protein21.2 g18.2 g
Fat49.9 g43.9 g
Carbs21.6 g30.2 g
Fiber12.5 g3.3 g
Sugars4.4 g5.9 g
Sodium1 mg12 mg
Vitamins & minerals — where both carry data
Calcium269 mg37 mg
Folate44 µg25 µg
Iron3.7 mg6.7 mg
Magnesium270 mg292 mg
Niacin3.6 mg1.1 mg
Phosphorus481 mg593 mg
Potassium733 mg660 mg
Riboflavin1.1 mg0.1 mg
Thiamin0.2 mg0.4 mg
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin B60.1 mg0.4 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E25.6 mg0.9 mg
Vitamin K0 µg34.1 µg
Zinc3.1 mg5.8 mg
At equal calories (per 100 kcal)
ProteinAlmonds: 3.7 g, Cashews: 3.3 g · FiberAlmonds: 2.2 g, Cashews: 0.6 g · SodiumAlmonds: 0.2 mg, Cashews: 2.2 mg

Generic USDA foods (not brands), so both carry micronutrients. Numbers are per 100 g unless the portion toggle is on. USDA FoodData Central, as of 2026-08-12.

Common questions
Is Almonds or Cashews better?

Neither is “better” on its own — it depends what you want from it. The table shows where each is higher; the short answer says when each one fits. Compare on the same basis (per 100 g) and pick for your dish and your goal.

How were these numbers worked out?

Straight from USDA FoodData Central for the generic form of each food, per 100 g. We show the portion view too, but portion sizes differ between foods, so per 100 g is the fair comparison.

Why does one column say “no data”?

Because USDA has no value for that nutrient in that food — so we leave it blank rather than print a 0 that would read as “none”. A real zero from USDA still shows as 0.

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