Groundnut Paste vs Cashew Butter

A side-by-side guide to substituting Cashew Butter for Groundnut Paste (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.75 tbsp of Cashew Butter for every 1 tbsp of Groundnut Paste.

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Groundnut Paste

Base unit: tbsp

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Cashew Butter

Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp)

Tags: vegandairy-free

Notes: Creamier and richer than groundnut; use 75% of the amount to avoid overpowering dishes.

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When to use Cashew Butter instead of Groundnut Paste

Creamier and richer than groundnut; use 75% of the amount to avoid overpowering dishes. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp).

Common questions

Can I substitute Cashew Butter for Groundnut Paste?

Yes — Creamier and richer than groundnut; use 75% of the amount to avoid overpowering dishes. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp).

What's the conversion ratio for Groundnut Paste to Cashew Butter?

Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Groundnut Paste and Cashew Butter interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Creamier and richer than groundnut; use 75% of the amount to avoid overpowering dishes..

Is Cashew Butter a better substitute than other options for Groundnut Paste?

Cashew Butter is one of the options SubSwap lists for Groundnut Paste. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Groundnut Paste substitutes.

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