Ingredient swap
Cashews vs Ground Flaxseed
Cashews has 18.2 g protein and 553 calories per 100 g; ground flaxseed has 18.3 g and 534. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of cashews (137 g) ≈ 1¼ cup of ground flaxseed.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Cashews | Ground Flaxseed |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 534 |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 18.3 g |
| Carbs | 30.2 g | 28.9 g |
| Fat | 43.9 g | 42.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 27.3 gbetter |
| Sugar | 5.9 g | 1.6 gbetter |
| Sodium | 12 mgbetter | 30 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 137 g | 112 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use ground flaxseed instead of cashews?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of cashews (137 g) ≈ 1¼ cup of ground flaxseed.
Which has more protein?
Ground Flaxseed, with 18.3 g per 100 g versus 18.2 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ground Flaxseed, with 534 calories per 100 g.