If you want to get less energy from cashew nuts over New Year, start by weighing your portion, then compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact product. The verified unsalted products from PLUS contain 598 kcal per 100 g, while those from Jumbo and AH contain 622 kcal per 100 g. All three are above the 40 kcal per 100 g threshold for a ‘low calorie’ claim, according to the European Commission and the retailers’ product information. So, unroasted, unsalted or made without added oil doesn’t automatically mean low calorie.
You want cashew nuts on the table for drinks, but you also want to keep track of how much energy you’re consuming. Weighing your portion and checking the nutritional information for the exact product matter more than a product name that sounds healthy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts as a category; for a branded product, check the label for that specific variety.
You’re looking for cashew nuts with no added salt and want to know whether they’re unroasted, fried or roasted. Check the salt, oil and energy content separately: ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean low calorie.
You’re buying for several guests and want to get the quantity right, store any leftovers properly and have allergen information available. Extra safety checks are important for young children and guests with food allergies.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the portion you serve. | If you want to know how much energy is in your portion while enjoying drinks and snacks, use the label for that exact variety; around 42% of consumers put portion size and calories first. |
| Added salt | Read the ingredients list and check the salt in g per 100 g. | If you want to avoid added salt, check both the ingredients and the nutritional information; around 25% of consumers make avoiding salt their top priority. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the nuts are unroasted, fried or roasted, and whether oil or flavourings have been added. | If you’re looking for a particular preparation or savoury flavour for drinks and snacks, compare these features separately from the energy information; around 17% of consumers choose based on this first. |
| Quantity for guests | Check the net weight, plan your portions and follow the storage advice after opening. | If you’re buying for several guests, deciding on a quantity in advance helps you choose the right pack size and seal any leftovers properly; around 16% of consumers prioritise quantity for a group. |
These terms describe the salt content or preparation, not the amount of energy. The verified unsalted AH and Jumbo varieties list 622 kcal per 100 g.
Check the kcal per 100 g, then decide on your portion. Consider preparation and salt separately.
A smaller serving size on a label may contain less energy simply because it’s based on fewer grams. That alone doesn’t mean the product is lower in energy per 100 g.
Compare per 100 g first, then calculate the energy in the same weighed portion for both products.
The 500 g Jumbo pack contains more nuts, but according to Jumbo it has the same energy per 100 g as the verified 200 g pack. Any leftovers also need to be sealed and stored carefully.
Work out how much you need, divide it into portions and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, with a savoury flavour.
The verified 170 g pack of AH unsalted cashew nuts is fried and contains 96% cashew nuts with sunflower oil.
Jumbo sells verified unsalted cashew nuts in 200 g and 500 g packs.
Lidl lists cashew nuts under Alesto and also describes a Way To Go cashew product with Fairtrade positioning.
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
According to the product page, the 200 g pack of PLUS unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts contains cashew nuts as its only ingredient.
These Joybuy products are cashew nuts for serving in portions with drinks and snacks. For each variety, check the energy per 100 g, salt, ingredients and pack size.
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The product information lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient; check your portion if you want to calculate your energy intake.
160 g. According to the product information: 604 kcal per 100 g. Contains cashew kernels and is therefore not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashew nuts with a savoury flavour; the product information lists salt in the flavour mix.
125 g. According to the product information: 586 kcal per 100 g and roasted without added fat or oil. The allergen information lists gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the pack.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for salted cashew nuts; take the listed salt and oil into account when choosing.
150 g. The product information lists 2555 kJ per 100 g and the ingredients as 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt. Contains cashew nuts.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts with no added salt; compare the energy per 100 g with your portion.
200 g. According to the product information: 596 kcal per 100 g and cashew nuts as the only ingredient. Contains cashew nuts.
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The 500 g pack is intended for several portions; weigh the amount you serve and take the listed salt into account.
According to the product information: 679 kcal per 100 g. The ingredients list cashew nuts and salt. Contains cashew nuts.
For solid foods, a ‘low calorie’ claim means no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g, according to the European Commission’s guidance on nutrition claims. The verified PLUS, Jumbo and AH varieties are above this limit. A smaller portion doesn’t make the product itself low calorie.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g for the exact variety by the number of grams you’ve weighed, then divide by 100. For the verified PLUS product, 25 g works out at 149.5 kcal. Use the same portion size when comparing products.
Check the ingredients list and warnings on the pack for the exact variety. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, relevant mandatory allergens must be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list; cashew nuts are one of the tree nut allergens. Also look for warnings about peanuts, wheat or other nuts, for example.
Don’t assume that whole cashew nuts are suitable for young children. The verified product pages from AH, PLUS and Jumbo warn of a choking risk for small children.
Do not eat the 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned that this specific batch may contain metal fragments. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or batches.
