For lunchboxes and group breaks, choose a pack based on the weight of each inner pack and how much you want to take with you. The multipacks reviewed contain 125, 170 or 225 g per pack, so they’re not small snack portions. Cashew nuts can be part of your daily diet, but they’re not automatically a substitute for carbohydrate-rich food during a long, intense ride. So start by considering when you’ll eat them and what portion you want, then look at the number of packs.
You’re looking for cashew nuts for lunch or a snack break, and want to spread the supply over several days. Packs of 170 or 225 g still need to be portioned out yourself; the specifications for the 170 g version are from Albert Heijn.
You want to share packs between a group or across different breaks. Check the weight per pack and the flavour, not just the number of bags. The Duyvis ten-packs of 125 g are listed in Dutch retail listings.
You want to know how cashew nuts fit in alongside food for a longer ride. KNWU Fondo emphasises fast-acting carbohydrates on longer rides; a nut snack with your lunch doesn’t automatically serve the same purpose.
Choose this when: you want to share individual packs between lunches or people. The versions described contain four packs of 170 or 225 g.
Bear in mind: even 170 g is more than one small snack portion; Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g for this version.
Choose this when: you want to share ten individual 125 g packs and are specifically looking for a savoury option.
Bear in mind: 125 g contains several snack portions; also check whether you’re choosing Dry Roasted or Sea Salt.
Choose this when: you want to weigh out small lunchbox portions from a larger or single pack, such as the packs mentioned from Jumbo, PLUS or ALDI.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion out the contents yourself and store the opened pack according to the label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Weight per pack | Check the number of individual packs and the weight of each one. Albert Heijn lists four-packs of 170 or 225 g; Duyvis ten-packs are listed as 10 × 125 g. | If I’m filling lunchboxes or sharing snacks, I want to know how many grams each pack contains. Around 46% of consumers prioritise sharing and portion size. |
| When you eat during your ride | Distinguish between a lunch or break-time snack and food for a long, intense ride. KNWU Fondo emphasises fast-acting carbohydrates on longer rides. | For a long ride, I want to plan my food rather than focus only on the number of calories in a snack. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the role food plays during a ride. |
| Storage and sharing | Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack and check the allergen information before sharing. For the 170 g version, Albert Heijn advises storing it in a cool, dark and dry place and sealing it well; PLUS advises storing it in a cool, dry place. | If I open a pack more than once or share it with others, I want to take storage and ingredients into account. Around 18% of consumers prioritise careful storage and sharing. |
An inner pack may itself contain several portions. The multipacks reviewed contain 125, 170 or 225 g per pack; Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g for the 170 g version.
Check the weight of each inner pack and weigh out how much you actually want to take with you.
For smaller lunchbox portions, you may need extra time to weigh them out and a suitable container to carry them in.
A calorie count doesn’t tell you how many carbohydrates you’re getting. KNWU Fondo emphasises fast-acting carbohydrates on longer rides, so cashew nuts aren’t automatically a substitute for your usual ride nutrition.
Consider the snack separately from the carbohydrate-rich food you’re planning for a longer ride.
The versions have different names and ingredients. Duyvis lists ingredients including sunflower oil and sea salt for Sea Salt; the same pack weight doesn’t make the products identical.
Check the full version name and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying.
Albert Heijn lists unsalted cashew nuts in four-packs, with four individual packs of 170 or 225 g.
Duyvis product listings include Dry Roasted and Sea Salt; Dutch retail listings describe both versions as ten-packs of 125 g.
Jumbo’s product information lists a 500 g pack of unsalted cashew nuts.
The PLUS version reviewed is unsalted and unroasted, and comes in a 200 g bag.
ALDI sells roasted, unsalted cashew nuts under the TRADER JOE'S product name, in a 250 g pack.
Lidl sells cashew nuts under the Alesto brand; Lidl describes the specific Way To Go range as fairtrade.
These Joybuy products are individual packs of cashew nuts to portion out yourself; the product names and descriptions don’t show any separate inner packs in a multipack.
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A good choice if you want to weigh out a lunchbox portion from one pack.
Pack size: 160 g. The product description lists 100% cashew kernels and advises resealing the pack after opening.
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An individual pack for anyone who wants to measure out a smaller portion.
Pack size: 125 g. The product description lists 4–5 portions per pack and advises sealing it well after opening. According to the product description, the cashew nuts are oven-roasted without added fat or oil.
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An individual salted option for anyone who wants to divide the contents between different eating occasions.
Pack size: 150 g. The product description lists 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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Ideal for weighing out your own portions for lunchboxes or breaks.
Pack size: 200 g. The product description lists roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and advises storing them in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack well after opening.
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A larger individual pack to portion out between several breaks or lunchboxes.
Pack size: 500 g. The product description lists cashew kernels and salt as ingredients, and advises storing the product in a cool, dry place.
No. The inner packs reviewed contain 125, 170 or 225 g. For example, Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 25 g for the 170 g version, so you’ll need to weigh out a small lunchbox portion yourself.
Not as an automatic like-for-like substitute. KNWU Fondo emphasises fast-acting carbohydrates on longer rides; treat cashew nuts as a separate snack option alongside your planned ride nutrition.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. For its 170 g cashew nuts, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark and dry place and sealing the pack well after use; PLUS advises storing its 200 g bag in a cool, dry place.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack, and take the people you’re sharing with into account. Albert Heijn states that the 170 g version may contain peanuts and other nuts; PLUS states that the 200 g version may contain peanuts. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly identifiable on food labels.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns TRADER JOE'S unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Don’t eat the affected pack; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other ALDI cashew nuts.
