If you want to cut down on the calories you get from cashews, compare the energy per 100g and weigh out the portion you plan to serve in advance. A smaller portion means fewer calories per sitting; a small difference between products may matter less than how much you eat. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean oil-free, so check the ingredients too.
If you want to keep eating cashews but decide in advance how many calories you’ll have while enjoying drinks and nibbles, this guide is for you. Compare the label per 100g and calculate based on the portion you actually weigh out.
If you’re looking for unsalted cashews and want to know whether oil or flavourings have been added, this guide is for you. The ingredients list gives you a clearer picture than the product name alone.
If you want to choose the flavour and pack size, and plan how to store your cashews based on how many times you’ll be serving them, this guide is for you. You don’t have to treat a whole bag as one portion.
Decide what matters most for your get-together: how much you eat, the ingredients, the flavour or the packaging.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare the energy per 100g and weigh out your portion in advance. | If I want to know how many calories I’m having while enjoying drinks and nibbles, I weigh out my own portion. Around 42% of consumers say calories per portion are their top priority. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and check the salt content separately from any oil and flavourings. | If you’re mainly looking for unsalted nuts or a simple ingredient list, check the pack for salt and added ingredients. Around 25% of consumers put ingredients and salt first. |
| Savoury flavour | Check the exact variant, how it is seasoned and the nutritional information. | If I want a savoury flavour to serve with drinks, I check how the variant is prepared and what flavourings it contains. Around 17% of consumers choose flavour as their top priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose the net weight to suit the number of portions and follow the storage advice on the packaging. | If you’re buying nuts for several occasions, consider the pack size and how to store the rest after opening. Around 16% of consumers put packaging and storage first. |
The AH and Jumbo variants checked are unsalted, but contain sunflower oil and list 622 kcal per 100g.
Check the salt, ingredients and energy information separately on the packaging of the variant you’re buying.
The AH pack checked lists nine 25g portions. Eating the whole pack could mean having more than you intended.
Weigh out your portion and seal the rest according to the storage advice on the packaging.
Oven-roasted or made without added oil doesn’t, on its own, mean a product meets the requirements for a low energy value.
Read the nutritional information for the exact variant. A smaller weighed portion isn’t the same as a low-calorie product.
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) issued a warning about Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments.
If the pack you have at home matches all these details, don’t eat the cashews. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or variants.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil.
The 225g pack of AH Unsalted Cashews checked includes portion information.
The 200g Jumbo Unsalted Cashews checked lists ingredients and nutritional information.
The PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews checked are worth considering if you’re looking for a variant with cashews as the only ingredient.
The official product name identifies these as unsalted cashews.
The 250g Trader Joe’s pack examined contains roasted, unsalted cashews.
These Joybuy picks suit portion control, ingredient preferences and savoury flavours for drinks and nibbles.
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Suitable if you want to check the energy in a weighed portion and are looking for a simple ingredients list.
The ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels. The product information gives the energy per 100g; use the weight of your actual portion for your calculation.
Storage advice: store in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a savoury, oven-roasted snack to serve with drinks and want to portion it out in advance.
The product information describes sea salt and savoury seasoning, and lists 4–5 portions per pack. This isn’t an unsalted variant.
The listed allergens include cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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Suitable if you’re looking for ready-to-serve salted cashews as a savoury snack to enjoy with drinks.
The ingredients information lists cashews and salt. This isn’t an unsalted variant.
The product information recommends eating the product soon after opening.
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Suitable if you’re looking for unsalted cashews and want to compare the energy per 100g.
Roasted and unsalted; the ingredients list names cashews only. The product information lists 596 kcal per 100g.
Reseal the pack tightly after opening and store in a cool, dry place.
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Suitable for a get-together where you want to share a larger pack and compare the energy in equal quantities.
The product information lists 679 kcal per 100g. The ingredients are cashews and salt; this isn’t an unsalted variant.
The pack weighs 500g. Store the nuts in a cool, dry place.
Not based on the product information checked. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre describes a low energy value for solid foods as less than 40 kcal per 100g; the cashew variants checked that list their energy are well above this. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority confirms that nutrition claims are covered by European rules.
No. The AH pack checked lists 25g as a portion size, but this isn’t a legal or personal upper limit. Use the weight you actually measure out to calculate the calories. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts every day.
Follow the advice on the exact pack. The AH page checked recommends storing the cashews in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack tightly; Jumbo’s product information also recommends cool, dry and dark storage.
Check the allergen information and any warnings on the exact pack. Cashews are one of the tree nut allergens; the PLUS variant, for example, states that the product may contain peanuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires allergens present to be clearly distinguished on the label.
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat the cashews if the pack matches these details. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or variants.
