If you want cashew nuts with less fat, compare the fat content per 100 g and check the exact claim and basis for comparison. Unsalted, unroasted or made without added oil does not prove that a product has less fat. When stocking up, pack size, storage and portion size are separate considerations: a smaller portion changes how much you eat, not the composition per 100 g.
You want to assess the fat content of the cashew nuts themselves and avoid confusing a nutrition claim with a preparation method. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the claim ‘low fat’; product labels examined may show higher amounts.
You choose a pack size to suit how often you use cashew nuts and how much you can store. Dutch ranges from retailers including Albert Heijn, ALDI and Jumbo include both smaller packs and 500 g options.
You want to divide your supply into weighed portions without mistaking a smaller serving for a low-fat product. AH Terra lists a 25 g portion; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives nutritional values for a general 25 g portion of unsalted cashew nuts.
Start with the fat content and the exact claim. Then assess portion size, ingredients, packaging and storage separately.
The percentages below relate to consumers who buy cashew nuts to stock up and want to snack more lightly.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claim | Compare the fat in g per 100 g for the exact variant and check the basis for comparison behind any reduced-fat claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for ‘low fat’. | I want less fat in the cashew nut itself, not just a different preparation method. Consumers who prioritise reducing the fat in the product make up around 29%. |
| Pack size | Choose a net weight to suit how much you use, and check that you can reseal and store the pack properly once opened. | I want to keep enough in stock without buying more than I can use in time. Consumers who consider pack size first make up around 23%. |
| Portion size | Weigh your portion in grams. For a brand-specific calculation, use the label on your own pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts; these are general values, not brand-specific figures. | I want to be able to limit how much I snack on, not necessarily buy a different product. Consumers who prioritise portion control make up around 18%. |
| Storage after opening | Follow the storage advice on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping unsalted cashew nuts in a cool, dark and dry place in a well-sealed container. | I don’t use my supply all at once and want to store it properly after opening. Consumers who prioritise keeping their supply in good condition make up around 18%. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the ingredients list for the exact variant and look separately for any added oil or salt. Also check the allergen and cross-contamination information on the pack. | I want to choose ingredients and flavour to suit my preferences. Consumers who make ingredients or salt their first selection criterion make up around 12%. |
A preparation method alone doesn’t tell you how much total fat the finished product contains. The Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted product examined lists 43 g of fat per 100 g, while AH Terra Ongebrande cashewnoten lists 47 g per 100 g. Both figures are above the European Commission’s threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
Check the total fat per 100 g on the label, and treat the preparation method and a nutrition claim as separate pieces of information.
A larger quantity needs more storage space and should match how many cashew nuts you use.
Compare the pack weight of the exact variant with how much you use, and check how you can reseal the pack after opening.
A larger supply takes up more space, even after the pack has been opened.
Unsalted and no added oil are different product characteristics. The ingredients lists for the AH Cashewnoten ongezouten and PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten fairtrade products examined both list sunflower oil.
Check the ingredients and salt information separately on the pack of the variant you buy.
The NVWA warning applies specifically to Trader Joe’s cashewnoten ongezouten, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The NVWA advises against eating these cashew nuts; the warning does not automatically apply to other ALDI cashew nuts.
If you have this specific pack at home, check the product name, weight, barcode and best-before date, and do not eat the cashew nuts.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, in a 125 g pack.
AH Terra Ongebrande cashewnoten is available in a 500 g pack and lists cashew nuts as its ingredient.
The Dutch range includes, among other options, a 500 g value pack.
The Dutch product page describes unsalted and spicy roasted cashew nuts.
The Dutch range includes 250 g packs of roasted unsalted cashew nuts and a 500 g line with salted and unsalted variants.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten fairtrade is a 200 g pack with a fairtrade positioning stated on the product page.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. The AH Terra, AH unsalted, Duyvis, Jumbo 200 g and PLUS variants examined list higher amounts; always check the label for the exact variant.
Store them in a cool, dark and dry place in a well-sealed pack or container, and also follow the instructions on your own pack. For opened unsalted cashew nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer as general storage guidelines.
No. A smaller portion changes how much you eat, not the composition per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat as general nutritional values for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts; exact values can vary by product.
The NVWA warning concerns Trader Joe’s cashewnoten ongezouten, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The NVWA advises against eating these specific cashew nuts; don’t assume this applies to all ALDI cashew nuts.
Check the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the exact pack every time you buy. The NVWA explains that relevant allergens must be clearly distinguished from the rest of the ingredients; also check for any warnings about possible cross-contamination.
