Which is healthier, Cashew or Nutritional Yeast?

Nutritional Yeast wins in 7 out of 10 nutritional categories. Cashew has 553 calories and 18.2g protein per 100g, while Nutritional Yeast has 325 calories and 50g protein.

How many calories are in Cashew vs Nutritional Yeast?

Cashew contains 553 calories per 100g, while Nutritional Yeast contains 325 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Cashew or Nutritional Yeast?

Nutritional Yeast has more protein with 50g per 100g compared to 18.2g.

Cashew vs Nutritional Yeast

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Cashew	Nutritional Yeast	Better
Calories	553kcal	325kcal	Nutritional Yeast
Protein	18.2g	50g	Nutritional Yeast
Total Fat	43.9g	4g	Nutritional Yeast
Carbohydrates	30.2g	36g	Nutritional Yeast
Fiber	3.3g	26g	Nutritional Yeast
Sugar	5.9g	0g	Nutritional Yeast
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	37mg	20mg	Cashew
Iron	6.7mg	3mg	Cashew
Potassium	660mg	1740mg	Nutritional Yeast

Macronutrient Breakdown

Cashew

Protein: 18.2g Fat: 43.9g Carbs: 30.2g

Nutritional Yeast

Protein: 50g Fat: 4g Carbs: 36g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.