Weigh out cashew nuts in advance if you want to take them with you; a shop-bought pack is not automatically a single snack portion. If you’re exercising soon after eating, prioritise timing and how your stomach feels over the preparation method: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that high-fat foods may not be ideal just before exercise.
If you’re exercising soon after eating, pay particular attention to the amount you eat and how your stomach responds to the snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that nuts can stay in the stomach for a long time.
Measuring out an amount in advance helps you avoid treating a multi-portion pack as a single snack. Albert Heijn and Duyvis list the number of portions in the packs reviewed.
If you prepare several portions at home, the ingredients and resealing the pack properly after opening are practical things to consider. Albert Heijn and PLUS provide information about the products and packaging reviewed.
First, think about when you’ll be exercising. Then consider the portion, ingredients and how you plan to use the packaging.
The percentages below show which purchasing criteria matter most to consumers considering cashew nuts as a snack to take with them around a workout.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this more important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Timing and stomach comfort | Consider how long you have before your workout and the portion size; cashew nuts are high in fat. | If you’re exercising soon after eating, you’ll want to pay particular attention to timing and stomach comfort. Around 34% of consumers say this is their main consideration. |
| A portion to take with you | Compare the net weight with the stated portion size and number of portions. | If you want to take a measured snack with you, the amount per portion matters more than the size of the bag. Around 33% of consumers give this top priority. |
| Ingredients and salt | Compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g; check the allergen information. | If you eat cashew nuts regularly, you’ll want to know what else is in the product and how much salt it contains. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Several snack occasions | Check the number of portions and follow the storage and resealing instructions. | If you’re preparing several snacks from one pack, you’ll want to be able to divide and store the contents properly. Around 13% of consumers say portioning out the pack more than once is their main consideration. |
A pack may contain several portions. Duyvis lists four to five portions for the 125 g pack reviewed, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion of high-fat foods just before exercise.
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you and bear in mind when you’ll be exercising.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 3-pack reviewed contains three separate 170 g products, not three single portions.
Check the weight of each product in the bundle and portion it out yourself if you want to take smaller amounts with you.
A bundle of larger packs may contain more than you need for a few snacks on the go.
Being prepared without added oil doesn’t mean cashew nuts are low in fat. The product information for the Duyvis variety reviewed lists 43 g of fat per 100 g.
Read the nutrition table alongside the preparation details, and bear in mind when you plan to have your snack.
The Cashews Original range reviewed is available in a 125 g pack.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts reviewed are available in a 250 g pack.
The unsalted variety reviewed comes in a 200 g pack, which you can portion out yourself.
The product information confirms a product category of unsalted cashew nuts.
The Trader Joe’s cashew nuts reviewed are roasted and unsalted, and are sold by ALDI.
The unroasted, unsalted variety reviewed is available in a 200 g pack.
These products are cashew nuts for you to portion out for a snack on the go; bear in mind the stated ingredients and the timing around your workout.
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The ingredients list contains only cashew kernels, so you can portion them out yourself to take with you.
The product information lists 47,7 g of fat per 100 g. Contains cashew, a tree nut.
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These roasted, unsalted cashew nuts are intended to be portioned out for a snack on the go.
The nutrition information lists 46,67 g of fat per 100 g. The product information recommends resealing the pack properly after opening and storing it in a cool, dry place. Contains cashew, a tree nut.
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According to the product information, these cashew nuts are ready to eat; weigh out a smaller amount yourself if you’re taking them with you.
The nutrition information lists 44 g of fat and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g. Contains cashew, a tree nut.
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This oven-roasted, salted variety can be portioned into smaller amounts to take with you.
The product information lists four to five portions, 43 g of fat and 0,92 g of salt per 100 g. The allergen information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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The product information describes a large pack; weigh out a smaller amount to take with you if you want to eat the cashew nuts on the go.
The nutrition information lists 60,1 g of fat and 1,2 g of salt per 100 g. Contains cashew, a tree nut.
No. The portion shown on a label isn’t a fixed amount for every workout. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as a product portion; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre offers advice on timing, not a set portion of cashew nuts for people who exercise.
It depends, among other things, on how long you have before your workout and how your stomach responds to the snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that nuts can stay in the stomach for a long time and that high-fat foods may not be ideal just before exercise.
Weigh out the amount in advance and store it in a well-sealed bag or container. Keep the cashew nuts dry and follow the storage instructions on the pack; Albert Heijn recommends resealing the pack reviewed properly after use.
Check the ingredients, nutritional information per 100 g, portion size and number of portions. Also check the allergen information for the specific variety; unsalted, unroasted and made without added oil describe different product characteristics.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Cashew is itself an allergen; also check the product-specific information about other nuts, peanuts or wheat.
