Cashews vs Flaxseed (ground)
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Cashews
per 100g
Nuts & SeedsFlaxseed (ground)
per 100g
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Cashews | Flaxseed (ground) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553kcal | 534kcal |
| Protein | 18.2g | 18.3g |
| Carbs | 30.2g | 28.9g |
| Fat | 43.9g | 42.2g |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 27.3g |
| Sugar | 5.9g | 1.6g |
| Sodium | 12mg | 30mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Flaxseed (ground) has 19 fewer calories per 100g than Cashews (4% less).
- Flaxseed (ground) delivers more protein (18.3g vs 18.2g per 100g).
- Flaxseed (ground) has more fiber (27.3g vs 3.3g).
- Flaxseed (ground) contains less fat (42.2g vs 43.9g).
- Flaxseed (ground) has less sugar (1.6g vs 5.9g).
Cashews
Cashews are slightly lower in fat and higher in carbs than most tree nuts, giving them a creamier texture. They are excellent sources of copper, magnesium, and manganese, and supply mostly heart-friendly mono-unsaturated fat. Roasted-and-salted versions can quickly push sodium high.
View Cashews nutrition →Flaxseed (ground)
Ground flaxseed is the richest plant source of ALA omega-3 fatty acids and lignans, phytoestrogens linked in studies to hormone balance and reduced LDL cholesterol. Whole flaxseed passes through largely undigested, so grinding (or buying pre-ground) is essential to unlock its nutrients.
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