Data reported from the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals and Diet and Health Knowledge Survey (CSFII/DHKS) from 1994-1996 showed that women who consumed peanuts had higher intakes of healthy fats, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E, folate, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron, leading to higher healthy eating
Cashews contain a natural toxin called urushiol in their raw, unprocessed state. The toxin is found around the cashew shell and can leach out onto the exterior of the nut itself.