For a budget buy, compare the price per kilo and pack size. If you want a lighter snack, check the fat content of the exact product you’re buying. ‘Unsalted’ and ‘no added oil’ mean different things from a lower fat content: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g serving of unsalted cashew nuts.
You want affordable cashew nuts, but don’t want to mistake a description of how they’re prepared for genuinely lower fat content. Compare nutritional values for the same quantity, and keep that comparison separate from the price.
You’re looking for cashew nuts with no added salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its healthy eating guidelines; check the fat content of the pack you choose separately.
You’re looking for a roasted variety with no added oil. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; check the salt and total fat content separately.
First decide what matters most to you: fat content, pack cost, portion size or choosing unsalted cashew nuts. Then compare only product details for the same quantity and type of product.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Genuinely lower fat content | Check the nutrition table per 100 g and the evidence behind the claim for the exact variety. | If you’re looking for less fat in the same quantity, you’ll want to assess any product claim against the packaging; around 34% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Price per quantity | Compare the price per kilo and net weight of the same type of cashew nuts. | If cost is your main consideration, you’ll want to weigh the price per quantity against the cost of the whole pack; around 33% of consumers put affordability first. |
| Portion per snack | Check how many grams you have and use the nutritional values for your product. | If you want to keep track of how much you eat at each snack, weighing your portion rather than eating from the bag can help; around 20% of consumers put portion control first. |
| Unsalted variety | Check that it’s labelled unsalted and read the nutritional information for the exact pack. | If you’re looking for cashew nuts with no added salt for regular snacking, you’ll want to assess the salt content separately from the fat content; around 13% of consumers prioritise unsalted nuts. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g serving of unsalted cashew nuts. This is a general nutritional reference, not a value for every individual branded product. ‘No added oil’ describes how the nuts are prepared and, by itself, does not prove that they have a lower total fat content.
Duyvis describes oven-roasting without added oil, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a fat value per serving for unsalted cashew nuts. Preparation method and nutritional value answer different questions.
Assess the description of how the nuts are prepared and the total fat content separately. To check a claim about reduced fat, look for information about the exact variety and the comparison it’s based on.
You can’t directly compare a smaller and a larger pack by looking only at the price of each bag.
Compare the price per kilo for the same type of cashew nuts, then choose a pack size that suits how you use them.
A larger pack costs more upfront, even if the price per kilo is lower.
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned of possible metal fragments in Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning applies to that specific pack, not all cashew nuts sold by ALDI.
If you have a pack at home, check whether the brand, weight, barcode and best-before date match the warning. The NVWA’s instruction for the affected pack is: do not eat these cashew nuts.
Relevant if you’re looking for roasted cashews and want to know about the no-added-oil preparation method Duyvis describes for Cashews Original.
The product page reviewed is for AH Unsalted cashew nuts.
The range page lists unsalted cashew nuts in several pack sizes, including 200 g and 500 g.
The product page reviewed is for unsalted cashew nuts.
The product page reviewed lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
The product page reviewed lists PLUS unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts in a 200 g bag.
These Joybuy products are examples you can use to compare cashew nuts, preparation methods, salt content and nutritional values per pack. Their product descriptions don’t, by themselves, prove a reduction in fat.
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A variety of cashew nuts to assess using the product details and the quantity you eat.
The product information lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient and 47.7 g of fat per 100 g.
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This variety may suit you if you’re looking for roasted cashews with no added oil. That description of how they’re prepared is separate from any claim about lower total fat.
The product description says they’re oven-roasted without added fat or oil and contain 43 g of fat per 100 g.
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A roasted, unsalted variety to compare if salt content and preparation method matter to you.
The title says roasted and unsalted; the product information lists 46.67 g of fat per 100 g.
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Check the product details and nutritional values for this variety when comparing different cashews.
The product information lists cashew kernels with salt and 60.1 g of fat per 100 g.
No. ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t mean they have a lower fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g serving of unsalted cashew nuts; check the nutrition table on the specific pack you’re buying.
It describes how the nuts are prepared, not necessarily their total fat content. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; check the nutritional values on the exact pack separately.
Follow the storage advice on the pack. For the AH Unsalted cashew nuts reviewed, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack tightly after use.
Read the allergen information on the pack of the exact product you’re buying. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly and correctly stated on the label; information about fat or preparation doesn’t replace this.
No. The warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA warns of possible metal fragments and says not to eat these specific cashew nuts. Check whether your pack matches the details; don’t assume the warning applies to other products.
