If you want to keep eating cashew nuts while watching your calorie or fat intake, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and weigh out your own portion: the varieties reviewed are not low in energy or fat. If you prefer to keep total fat lower, check the grams of fat rather than relying on terms such as unsalted or roasted. Preparation, salt and ingredients may also influence your choice.
You want to keep eating cashew nuts while keeping an eye on the energy in your snack. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, then calculate the amount in your weighed portion. Voedingscentrum gives 154 kcal as the general nutritional value for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts.
You compare the amount of total fat on the label rather than relying solely on the preparation method. If you have been prescribed a fat-restricted diet for medical reasons, your individual medical advice takes precedence; this product comparison does not determine that advice.
For example, you may want unsalted cashew nuts or a short ingredients list. Distinguish between unroasted nuts, unsalted nuts roasted with oil, and roasted nuts with no added oil. Product pages from PLUS, Albert Heijn and Jumbo show that these varieties can differ.
A good fit if: you want a simple ingredients list and no added roasting oil. The PLUS product page lists only cashew nuts for its unroasted variety.
Bear in mind: this preparation method does not make cashew nuts low in energy or fat; the PLUS label gives 598 kcal and 46,5 g of fat per 100 g.
A good fit if: you want a roasted variety with no added salt. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo labels list sunflower oil.
Bear in mind: unsalted does not mean unroasted or oil-free here. Both varieties list 622 kcal per 100 g; Albert Heijn lists 50 g of total fat and Jumbo 48,6 g per 100 g.
A good fit if: you want roasted cashew nuts but want to avoid added oil. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
Bear in mind: this description of how the nuts are prepared is not proof that they are low in calories or fat. Do not assume that nutritional values for another Duyvis variety apply.
A good fit if: this is the flavour you are looking for and the salt content suits your preferences. The PLUS product page lists 2,3 g of salt per 100 g for Duyvis Zeezout.
Bear in mind: this variety contains sunflower oil and flavourings. Its stated 598 kcal per 100 g does not automatically make it a better choice than an unsalted variety.
First decide whether you want to focus mainly on the energy in your portion, total fat, or salt and ingredients. Then compare the labels per 100 g and, if needed, calculate the values for the amount you weigh out.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who may find this more important? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in your portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and calculate the amount based on the weight of your portion. | If I want to limit the energy in my snack, I want to know how much I actually serve myself; around 36% of consumers put the energy in their portion first. |
| Total fat | Check total fat per 100 g and consider it separately from saturated fat and preparation claims. | If I mainly want to limit my total fat intake, I check the grams on the label; around 29% of consumers make total fat their top buying priority. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the ingredients list and salt content of the exact variety you are buying. | If I am looking for unsalted cashew nuts or fewer added ingredients, I want to assess these separately from calories; around 21% of consumers prioritise this need. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If I want to match the amount I buy to how much I use and how I store it, I check the pack size and seal; around 14% of consumers prioritise practical shopping and storage. |
The product labels reviewed list 598–622 kcal per 100 g. A smaller portion reduces the amount you eat, but it does not change the nutritional value per 100 g or the requirements for making a claim about the product.
Compare kcal per 100 g, then weigh out the portion you want to eat.
The unsalted varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain sunflower oil. So, unsalted does not automatically tell you how the nuts were prepared or what is in the ingredients list.
Read the ingredients for the exact variety and do not treat nutritional values for different varieties as interchangeable.
The unroasted PLUS variety and Duyvis Zeezout both list 598 kcal per 100 g, but differ in ingredients and salt content, among other things.
First decide what matters to you, then also check total fat, salt and allergen information.
A pack contains several portions; its weight is not a recommended amount to eat in one sitting. A larger bag may also lead you to eat more than you originally intended.
Weigh out a portion and follow the storage instructions on the packaging once opened.
Worth considering if you are looking for roasted or flavoured cashew nuts; Original and Zeezout are different varieties.
The 170 g AH Cashewnoten ongezouten variety is a roasted option with no added salt.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is an option with no added salt and containing sunflower oil.
The unsalted cashew nuts are worth considering if you are looking for a variety with no added salt.
TRADER JOE'S Cashewnoten geroosterd en ongezouten 250 g suits anyone looking for this combination.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is worth considering if you want unroasted cashew nuts with no added roasting oil.
These Joybuy products are varieties to compare by label values, preparation and salt content; the stated values do not make them low in energy or fat.
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A good fit if you are looking for cashew nuts with a simple ingredients list; the ingredients are listed as 100% cashew kernels.
The product information lists 604 kcal, 47,7 g of fat and 0,028 g of salt per 100 g.
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A good fit if you are looking for roasted cashew nuts with no added oil; the product information describes oven-roasting without added fat or oil.
The stated values are 586 kcal and 43 g of fat per 100 g. The ingredients also include salt and flavourings. The product page shows a discrepancy between the title and description, so check which variety is being offered.
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A good fit if you are looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts. The product information lists cashew nuts as the ingredient.
The label lists 596 kcal and 46,67 g of fat per 100 g.
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The product information lists cashew kernels and salt as ingredients; the values are useful for comparison with other labels.
The label lists 679 kcal, 60,1 g of fat and 1,2 g of salt per 100 g.
According to the European Commission, a solid food can be described as low in energy if it contains no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g, and low in fat if it contains no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The four varieties reviewed with complete nutritional information do not meet these conditions. These are requirements for product claims, not personal dietary limits.
Multiply the value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Based on the label, a 15 g portion of unroasted PLUS cashew nuts contains 89,7 kcal and around 7,0 g of fat. This is a calculation example, not a recommended portion size.
No, it depends on the exact variety. According to their product information, the unsalted cashew nuts from Albert Heijn and Jumbo contain sunflower oil, so check both the ingredients list and the salt content.
Before eating, read the allergen information on the exact pack. Cashew is listed as a present allergen on the product labels reviewed; other possible allergens may vary between varieties. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly stated on prepacked foods. A cashew product is not an alternative if you have a diagnosed cashew allergy.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 relates specifically to 170 g packs of TRADER JOE'S unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. That date has now passed; do not eat any remaining pack that matches this warning. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or varieties.
