If you want the cashew nuts themselves to be low in fat, look for a solid food product with no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; none of the standard varieties with the nutritional values listed below meet this threshold. If your main aim is to cut calories in your lunch snack, weigh your portion: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts as a general guide. Unsalted, unroasted and made without added oil are different characteristics from low-fat.
You want to know whether the nuts themselves have a low or reduced fat content. Check the total fat per 100 g, and distinguish a nutrition claim from preparation methods such as unroasted or roasted without added oil.
You want to keep eating regular cashew nuts, but measure out the amount you have with your quick lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal per 25 g as a general guide for unsalted cashew nuts; check the label on the specific pack too.
You compare salt, ingredients and pack size for regular use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines; that doesn’t automatically make them low-fat.
First decide whether you want to limit the fat content of the product itself or simply measure the portion you eat. Then compare the salt, ingredients and pack size of the exact variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content of the nuts | Check the total fat per 100 g and the exact variety. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. | If I want to limit the fat content of the cashew nuts themselves, I check the total fat rather than relying on words such as ‘unsalted’. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Amount per snack | Weigh the portion you plan to eat and use the nutritional information on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal per 25 g as a general guide; AH lists a 25 g portion for the unsalted variety it reviewed. | If I want to keep eating regular cashew nuts but limit the energy in my snack, I focus on the amount I actually eat. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt content and ingredients of the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines; unsalted doesn’t mean low-fat. | When I regularly take nuts with me, I want to choose an unsalted variety and check the ingredients. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this everyday choice. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how often you eat the nuts, and follow the storage advice on the pack. Seal an opened pack as recommended by the manufacturer. | If I take cashew nuts with me for several lunches, I choose a pack size that suits my needs and want to store any leftovers properly. Around 14% of consumers prioritise easy transportation and practical packaging. |
These words describe the salt content or preparation method, not the total fat content. The PLUS unsalted and unroasted variety reviewed lists 46.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the total fat per 100 g for the exact variety. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
AH lists a serving size of 25 g for the pack reviewed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general guide is 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts, not per full pack.
Decide on your portion in advance and use the nutritional information on the exact pack to work out the amount you actually eat.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. A separate Flink listing for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten gives 49 g of fat per 100 g. This shows that the preparation method and total fat content are different pieces of information.
Compare the nutritional values for the exact variety, and don’t treat the preparation method as proof that the product is low-fat.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or the 250 g ALDI variety.
If you still have a pack at home with the barcode and best-before date listed, don’t eat it. Compare the details on your pack with the warning.
The Cashews Original range is worth considering if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashew nuts made without added oil.
The 170 g pack of AH Cashewnoten ongezouten reviewed is a useful example for comparing portion size, salt and ingredients.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten, in a 200 g pack, is worth considering if you want to compare the ingredients and nutritional values of an unsalted variety.
Lidl’s Dutch product page confirms that an unsalted variety is available if you’re looking to keep an eye on your salt intake.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand, in a 200 g pack, may suit you if you’re looking for an unsalted variety with cashew nuts as the only ingredient.
These Joybuy products are regular cashew nuts for portion planning, not low-fat alternatives. Their listed fat content is above 3 g per 100 g.
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A regular cashew nut for a measured desk snack; the product information suggests it as a snack.
Ingredients: 100% cashew kernels.
Fat: 47.7 g per 100 g; this isn’t a low-fat variety.
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An oven-roasted variety if that’s the preparation method you’re looking for; the product description says no fat or oil has been added.
Fat: 43 g per 100 g; dry roasting doesn’t make this variety low-fat.
The product information lists sea salt, so this isn’t an unsalted variety.
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A salted cashew snack; check the salt content when comparing salted and unsalted varieties.
Ingredients: cashew nuts, sunflower oil and salt.
Fat: 48 g per 100 g; this isn’t a low-fat variety.
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A roasted, unsalted variety if salt content matters to you; unsalted doesn’t mean low-fat.
Ingredient: cashew nuts.
Fat: 46.67 g per 100 g.
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A larger pack of regular cashew nuts; tailor the amount you eat to your own portion size.
Fat: 60.1 g per 100 g; this isn’t a low-fat variety.
The product information lists salt, so this isn’t an unsalted variety.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. The PLUS variety reviewed is unsalted and unroasted, but lists 46.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Use the nutritional information on the exact pack and calculate the amount for the portion you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal per 25 g as a general guide for unsalted cashew nuts; this isn’t a product-specific value.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack. Cashew nuts are an allergen; the AH, Jumbo and PLUS packs reviewed also mention that they may contain peanuts. These products aren’t suitable alternatives if you have a cashew allergy.
On 20 May 2026, the NVWA issued a warning about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026 because they may contain metal particles. Don’t eat a pack that matches these details. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs, including the 250 g ALDI variety.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal the bag securely after use. The advice for the AH variety reviewed is to store it in a cool, dark and dry place.
