# Almonds or Cashews? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 25, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592 "2011-02-25T15:27:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2011, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/41 "2011-02-25T23:19:51Z")
I like both, but prefer cashews more. Yum. ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/42 "2011-02-25T23:20:22Z")
I picked almonds, but I really prefer macadamia nuts ---
**Author:** ![jabiru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbce88/32.png) [@jabiru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jabiru)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2011, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/43 "2011-02-25T23:25:16Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Almonds… Also, I could probably eat almond paste right out of the can. I picked almonds. And I do eat almond paste out of the jar. Lucky for me, they don’t make very big jars.:o ---
**Author:** ![BMax](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bmax/32/4267_2.png) [@BMax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMax)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2011, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/44 "2011-02-25T23:41:45Z")
Almonds. Almonds are probably my favorite nut. And George Harrison. ---
**Author:** ![mambocrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@mambocrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mambocrow)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/45 "2011-02-26T00:08:37Z")
Almonds. To me, cashews have always tasted like peanuts that were left out in the rain overnight. (Peanuts before cashews any day) ---
**Author:** ![Gil-Martin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Gil-Martin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gil-Martin)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/46 "2011-02-26T00:17:48Z")
Cashews. George Harrison. What’s the theory? ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/47 "2011-02-26T00:39:01Z")
> [@thelurkinghorror](#): > > Peanuts are similar, but salvageable because they can be honey roasted. Honey roasted cashews are great. ---
**Author:** ![Sally\_Mander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e56c9b/32.png) [@Sally\_Mander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sally_Mander)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/48 "2011-02-26T01:04:51Z")
Ew, honey-roasted cashews sound awful. I don’t think I’ve ever seen them, and wouldn’t try them. On the other hand, black-pepper cashews from Trader Joe’s are amazing. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/49 "2011-02-26T01:08:11Z")
Gotta go with cashews, although almonds would be a close second. Okay, maybe third, after pistachios. Whenever I buy a can of mixed nuts from the store, I pick out all the cashews and almonds and leave all the rest for everyone else. ---
**Author:** ![jabiru](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbce88/32.png) [@jabiru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jabiru)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/50 "2011-02-26T01:14:13Z")
I’m astounded by the number of people who prefer pistachios over other nuts. I think they’re vile, with no redeeming features at all. Similarly macadamias. What’s the theory? ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/51 "2011-02-26T01:14:16Z")
> [@Thudlow\_Boink](#): > > I need context. I picked “cashews” because if you put a bowl of salted nuts in front of me and told me to pick one, that’s what I’d pick. But some things are better with almonds, or almond flavor, in them. I prefer my almond raw and unsalted. Have you tried them that way? I’m kind of in the same boat, though, because it depends on the context. I eat both, and it sort of depends on the mood. If I want something salty, then it’s cashews or peanuts. If I just want something nutty (and more healthy), I go for the [raw, unsalted] almonds. I really don’t like roasted or salted almonds. I think we need a poll on oysters or snails. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![markdash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@markdash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markdash)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/52 "2011-02-26T01:31:31Z")
> [@jabiru](#): > > I’m astounded by the number of people who prefer pistachios over other nuts. I think they’re vile, with no redeeming features at all. Similarly macadamias. > > What’s the theory? That they taste really good? I think the alternate theory for macadamias is that they are higher in fat content than other nuts. Not sure about pistachios. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/53 "2011-02-26T01:37:41Z")
Cashews. (actually, pecans). And Peter Tork. mmm ---
**Author:** ![Magiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4491bb/32.png) [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/54 "2011-02-26T02:11:08Z")
Cashews, especially in homemade chex mix along with pecans. The joy of almonds is best served in sweeter foods. ---
**Author:** ![Indygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/55 "2011-02-26T02:42:22Z")
Almonds and George Harrison ---
**Author:** ![Magiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4491bb/32.png) [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/56 "2011-02-26T03:07:47Z")
> [@jabiru](#): > > I’m astounded by the number of people who prefer pistachios over other nuts. I think they’re vile, with no redeeming features at all. Similarly macadamias. > > What’s the theory? Add one more. Pistachios are the most addictive to me. ---
**Author:** ![Peremensoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ce7236/32.png) [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/57 "2011-02-26T03:15:07Z")
I didn’t vote. I simply can’t bear to not-choose either nut. Both are good for snacking and phenomenal in cooking. On the other hand, George Harrison. ---
**Author:** ![Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/278dde/32.png) [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/58 "2011-02-26T04:00:42Z")
I eat both every single day, along with walnuts. Doctor’s orders. I eat them in order of least preferred: walnuts, cashews, almonds. I dislike walnuts. Cashews are ok, but a bit rich. Almonds are awesome and the king of nuts. ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/59 "2011-02-26T05:43:26Z")
If we’re talking plain or just salted, cashews win by a mile. But if it’s a bag of the Diamon smoked almonds, all bets are off. Those things are addictive to me! ---
**Author:** ![Peremensoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ce7236/32.png) [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2011, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592/60 "2011-02-26T05:49:18Z")
Tamari roasted almonds are awfully good. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almonds-or-cashews/572592.md?page=4)