For a Christmas party where you want to keep calories in check, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and weigh out your portions. The varieties with nutritional information reviewed here contain 598–622 kcal per 100 g; the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods. So, unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean low in calories. Check the salt, ingredients and flavour too.
You want to serve cashew nuts and work out the energy in your party portion. Compare nutritional values per 100 g and weigh out the portion; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 154 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts.
You’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts and don’t want to confuse salt with calories. The exact product and its ingredients list matter more than the brand name alone.
You want a savoury cashew snack for your guests and are considering how the nuts are prepared, their flavourings, salt content and portion size.
If you want to be mindful about snacks at your Christmas party, decide on the portion size first, then factor flavour and salt into your choice.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you serve. | If I want to keep the energy in my party portion in check, I need to be able to weigh and calculate the amount. Around 36% of consumers put calorie control at the top of their buying priorities. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt per 100 g and read the ingredients list for the exact variety. | If I’m looking for unsalted nuts, I also want to know which ingredients and preparation method apply to that pack. Around 22% of consumers put salt and ingredients first. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the nuts are roasted and which flavourings are listed. | For a savoury party snack, I want to know in advance what flavour and ingredients I’ll be serving. Around 21% of consumers put flavour and preparation first. |
| Buying and storage | Work out how much you need based on the planned portions and follow the storage advice on the pack. | If I’m shopping for guests, I want to make enough measured portions without being left with too much. Around 21% of consumers put quantity and party shopping at the top of their priorities. |
The unsalted AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed here both list 622 kcal per 100 g. So, the salt content alone does not tell you how much energy the nuts provide.
Compare energy and salt as separate buying criteria, and check the exact variety.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; the nutritional information for this product lists 604 kcal per 100 g.
Weigh the amount you serve and check the salt content too.
The net weight tells you how many cashew nuts are in the pack, not how much to serve per person.
Work out in advance how many grams you need for the planned portions. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in a dry place, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Duyvis Cashews Original is a savoury variety which, according to the manufacturer, is oven-roasted without added oil.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts are a roasted option for anyone looking for unsalted cashew nuts.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g are an unsalted variety made with sunflower oil.
Lidl lists unsalted cashew nuts in a 500 g pack.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
According to the ingredients information, PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g contains only cashew nuts.
These cashew nut products at Joybuy have listed nutritional values and varieties that can help you compare measured portions for your party.
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An option if you want to calculate the energy in a measured portion using the information on the pack.
Energy listed: 604 kcal per 100 g.
Ingredients: 100% cashew kernels. Pack size: 160 g.
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An option if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashew nuts without added oil; this preparation method alone does not determine the energy in your portion.
Energy listed: 586 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 0.92 g per 100 g.
Pack size: 125 g. The allergen information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and want to calculate the energy in a measured portion.
Energy listed: 596 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 0.067 g per 100 g.
The ingredients list contains only cashew nuts. Pack size: 200 g.
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An option if you’re looking for a larger pack and want to weigh out the portions yourself.
Energy listed: 679 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 1.2 g per 100 g.
Ingredients: cashew kernels and salt. Pack size: 500 g.
No, not the varieties reviewed that have known nutritional values. For a ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g. A smaller portion reduces the energy in the portion, not the amount per 100 g.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists an average of 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts. For the four varieties reviewed with nutritional information, 25 g works out at 149.5 to 155.5 kcal based on the label. Check the exact pack before you buy.
No, salt and energy are separate nutritional values. The AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed are unsalted, but both list 622 kcal per 100 g. So, compare both values on the label.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack and ask your guests about any relevant allergies. Cashew nuts contain cashew, and some varieties list other allergens too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information for prepacked foods is shown on the label.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026: do not eat this specific pack. The warning does not automatically apply to other pack sizes or batches, including the 250 g pack mentioned here.
