Households that portion snacks themselves
You want a supply that matches how much you use at home and on the go. Compare the pack size with your usual consumption and portion out the cashew nuts yourself for your gym bag.
Which pack sizes suit different needs?
Snackers whose consumption varies
You want to take a manageable amount of unsalted cashew nuts with you, but you don’t eat them every day. A smaller pack may suit your needs better; at home, follow the storage instructions on the pack.
People who plan when they eat around training
You think about more than just what to take with you: portion size and when you eat matter too. Timing may be more important to your choice than the size of the bag.
What should you look for in cashew nuts for your gym bag?
First, work out how much you’ll actually use and whether you can portion out and store the rest at home. Then check how the nuts have been prepared and choose an eating time that works with your training.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Pack size | Compare the net weight with how much you actually use at home and on the go. | I want a bag that suits how much I eat, rather than a supply that goes unused; around 36% of consumers prioritise finding the right pack size. |
| Portioning and storage | Decide on your own portion size and follow the storage instructions on the pack. As a simple calculation, 200, 250 and 500 g make 8, 10 and 20 portions respectively, if each portion is 25 g. | When I prepare snacks in advance, I want to be able to portion them out and store the rest at home. This is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and preparation | Read the ingredients and check separately whether the nuts are unroasted, unsalted or prepared with salt. | I want to choose a product that suits my preferences for ingredients and taste; around 21% of consumers prioritise the ingredients and preparation. |
| When to eat around training | Bear portion size in mind, along with the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice for the period just before exercise. | I want to time my snack around my training; around 14% of consumers consider when they eat to be the most important factor. |
Common choices that can miss the mark
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Assuming a large pack is automatically the right choice
A larger bag contains more cashew nuts, but that doesn’t mean the amount suits how much you actually use.
Decide in advance how much you want to take with you and whether you can portion out and store the rest at home.
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Treating the contents of a bulk bag as one snack portion
The amount in the bag and the amount you want to eat in one sitting are two different things.
Use 25 g only as an example to help you portion out the bag; it isn’t a personal recommendation.
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Assuming unsalted, unroasted and oil-free mean the same thing
These terms describe different qualities. According to the manufacturer, Duyvis Cashews Original contains salt, although no oil is added. The unsalted fairtrade version from PLUS contains sunflower oil.
Check the preparation method and ingredients separately on the pack of the product you choose.
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Applying general storage advice to every gym bag
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened, unsalted cashew nuts can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for six months. This doesn’t guarantee they’ll keep in a warm or damp gym bag.
Take only the amount you need with you and store the rest at home according to the pack instructions.
Relevant brands and product ranges
Duyvis
Duyvis Cashews Original is a savoury, seasoned, oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack.
- Duyvis says this variety is roasted without added oil.
- The ingredients include salt, so no added oil doesn’t mean unsalted.
Albert Heijn
AH Terra unroasted cashew nuts are available in a 500 g pack.
- Albert Heijn’s product information describes the nuts as unroasted and not fried in oil.
- This description applies to the AH Terra variety, not all cashew nuts from Albert Heijn.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s unsalted cashew nuts are listed as a 500 g value pack.
- The product information lists 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
- Here, unsalted doesn’t mean unroasted or oil-free.
Lidl
Lidl’s Alesto nut range also includes Way To Go cashew nuts.
- Lidl describes Way To Go as fairtrade.
- Check the exact pack for the preparation method and ingredients; the fairtrade label doesn’t tell you anything about these on its own.
ALDI
ALDI’s Dutch product listings include roasted, unsalted Trader Joe's cashew nuts and a separate 500 g listing.
- The 250 g listing is for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
- The 500 g listing includes salted and unsalted varieties, so check which one you choose.
PLUS
PLUS lists unroasted, unsalted cashew nuts and a separate unsalted fairtrade variety, both in 200 g packs.
- The ingredients list for the unroasted variety names cashew nuts.
- The fairtrade variety’s ingredients list 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil. If you have allergies, check the warning on the exact pack too.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
This Joybuy selection includes cashew nuts in a range of pack sizes, including products explicitly labelled as salted and unsalted.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large cashew nuts, 160 g
The 160 g pack is a set amount that you can portion out yourself. The product description suggests enjoying the nuts as a snack or adding them to yoghurt, muesli or other dishes.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
This smaller pack is easy to take with you or portion out yourself. The product information describes dry-roasted cashew nuts with salt and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
The 150 g pack can be portioned out for different snack times; the product name specifies salted cashew nuts.
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g'woon roasted, unsalted cashew nuts, 200 g
This pack contains 200 g of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts. The product description suggests enjoying them as a snack or using them in cooking or baking.
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BE&CHEERY Premium Cashews with Purple Skin, 500 g
At 500 g, this is a larger pack to portion out at home; the product name distinguishes this variety by its purple-skinned cashew nuts.
Frequently asked questions
How many snack portions can I get from a bulk bag?
It depends on the portion size you choose. As a simple calculation, 500 g makes twenty 25 g portions. Portion the amount to suit your needs and follow the storage instructions on the pack when you get home.
Can I keep an opened bag in my gym bag for months?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice for opened, unsalted cashew nuts is six months in a kitchen cupboard, not a gym bag. Take only the amount you need and store the rest at home according to the pack instructions.
Is a large portion of cashew nuts a good choice just before exercise?
Not as a matter of course. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercising, as they stay in the stomach for a long time and may cause discomfort.
What allergen information should I check?
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must appear on prepacked foods. A short ingredients list doesn’t guarantee that a product is suitable for someone with a food allergy.
Does ALDI’s warning apply to all Trader Joe's cashew nuts?
No. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about 170 g packs of Trader Joe's unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal particles. Do not eat a pack that matches these batch details; the best-before date passing does not cancel the warning.