Choose unsalted cashew nuts if they suit your needs, and weigh your portion in advance: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general food composition table, 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts contains 154 kcal. Cashew nuts are therefore not low in calories. Compare the label on the exact product and choose a pack that suits the number of breakfast portions you’re preparing.
You want to include cashew nuts without accidentally eating more than you planned. Weigh your portion and check the nutritional information for the exact product; a portion suggestion doesn’t make the nuts themselves low in calories.
You’re short on time in the morning and want to prepare something in advance to take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests adding nuts to foods such as yoghurt or quark with fruit. If you’re having a dairy-based breakfast, remember to follow the storage advice for the dairy, too.
You regularly divide a larger pack into breakfast portions. As well as checking the quantity, look at the ingredients and make sure the pack can be sealed properly and stored as directed.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare the kcal per 100 g on the pack and work out the amount for the number of grams you weigh out. | If you want to know how much energy your portion of nuts adds, weighing it helps you work out the amount. Around 36% of consumers prioritise keeping track of the calories in their portion. |
| Preparing and taking breakfast with you | Check the net weight and any portion information. If you’re having the nuts with dairy, follow the storage advice for that dairy, too. | If you’re short on time in the morning, you’ll want to be able to prepare breakfast in advance and take it with you easily. Around 29% of consumers prioritise quick preparation. |
| Ingredients and flavour | Read the ingredients, salt content, nutritional information and allergen details for the exact product. | If you’re mainly looking for an unsalted recipe, also check whether oil or other ingredients have been added. Around 21% of consumers give this type of product composition top priority. |
| Stock and storage | Compare the net weight and current price per kilo, and check the storage instructions for the pack. | If you regularly prepare portions in advance, choose a pack size that suits how you use and store the nuts at home. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this balance between stock and cost. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general table, unsalted cashew nuts contain 154 kcal per 25 g. The fact that unsalted nuts are included in the Wheel of Five doesn’t mean they’re low in calories.
Choose based on the portion you actually weigh out and the composition of your whole breakfast. The European Commission and the NVWA explain that a ‘low calorie’ claim for solid foods is only permitted when they contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g.
The 100 g pack of AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts lists four portions of 25 g. So the pack’s total contents aren’t the same as the amount you eat at breakfast.
Divide the nuts into portions in advance if you want to take them with you, and keep the portion size separate from the net weight.
According to the product information, PLUS Unsalted Fairtrade Cashew Nuts contain sunflower oil. The manufacturer describes Duyvis Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil; this information doesn’t automatically apply to the separate sea salt variety.
Read the ingredients and nutritional information for the full product name and the pack you intend to buy.
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA warned that 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashew Nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026 may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific pack, not to all Aldi cashew nuts. Passing the best-before date doesn’t make an affected pack that you still have safe to eat.
Check the brand, weight, barcode and best-before date against the NVWA warning, and don’t eat any pack that matches the details in the warning.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts 100 g pack reviewed here is an option if you’re looking for a pack with specified portion sizes.
The 500 g unsalted value pack reviewed here is aimed at people who want to divide the contents into several portions themselves.
The 200 g unsalted Fairtrade variety reviewed here is a supermarket own-brand option for dividing into several breakfast portions.
Within the stated range, Trader Joe’s 250 g roasted, unsalted variety is worth comparing.
Lidl has a product page for unsalted cashew nuts, making it a relevant option to compare within this supermarket’s range.
Duyvis offers Cashews Original in a 125 g pack, among other products, as well as a separate sea salt variety.
These products are cashew nuts that you can weigh out and add to a quick breakfast. Check the portion size, ingredients and nutritional information for each variety.
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An option to weigh out and add to yoghurt or muesli; the product information lists both as serving suggestions.
The ingredients are listed as 100% cashew kernels. The nutritional information is 604 kcal per 100 g; the net weight is 160 g.
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This pack may suit you if you want to weigh out a smaller amount for breakfast or as a snack.
The product information lists 586 kcal per 100 g and 4–5 portions per pack. The listed allergens are gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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A roasted, unsalted variety to weigh out for a breakfast portion.
The nutritional information is 596 kcal per 100 g and the pack contains 200 g.
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The larger pack may suit you if you want to divide the cashew nuts into portions for several breakfasts.
The pack contains 500 g. The nutritional information is 679 kcal per 100 g.
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A salted variety to compare if flavour and ingredients are important when choosing your breakfast.
The net weight is 120 g and the nutritional information is 596 kcal per 100 g. The ingredients list cashew nuts and salt.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on the label by your portion in grams, then divide by 100. For example, 25 g of PLUS Unsalted Fairtrade Cashew Nuts contains 624 × 25 ÷ 100 = 156 kcal. Use the nutritional information on your exact pack.
Under European claims rules, a commercial ‘low calorie’ claim for solid foods is only permitted when they contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The AH, PLUS and Jumbo varieties reviewed here exceed that limit. So a small portion doesn’t make the nuts themselves low in calories.
Before buying, read the allergen information on the pack of the exact product. The NVWA says allergen information must be provided on pre-packed products. For the unsalted cashew nuts reviewed here, PLUS lists cashew nuts and possible traces of peanuts; also check for any other allergens that are relevant to you.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashew Nuts, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat any pack that matches these product details; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other Aldi varieties.
Whole cashew nuts aren’t necessarily a suitable snack to take along for young children. The product pages reviewed warn of a choking risk for small children, so bear this warning in mind when choosing.
