For a snack when you have diabetes, you can compare unsalted cashew nuts by their total carbohydrates and protein per weighed portion, in line with your personal meal plan. The AH, Jumbo and PLUS products checked provide around 4.6–5.4 grams of protein per 25 grams. That’s a contribution to your daily diet, not proof that the snack alone is a complete recovery meal. A protein figure on the label does not automatically mean a claim such as ‘high in protein’ meets the relevant requirements.
If you want cashew nuts as a snack, compare the total carbohydrates per weighed portion rather than just the sugar figure. Unsalted nuts can be part of your diet, but your personal diabetes management should always guide your choices.
If you eat cashew nuts around your workout, check how much protein a typical portion adds to your daily diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises assessing this as part of your overall diet and training goals; a product name does not determine your protein needs.
If you want to establish a regular snacking routine, weighing, packaging and storage are practical points to consider. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 154 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts. This is a general average, not a figure for every brand.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 grams first, then calculate them for the amount you actually eat. This helps you keep portion sizes and differences between products in perspective.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Total carbohydrates and salt | Compare total carbohydrates per 100 grams and calculate the amount for your portion; also check the ingredients and salt. | If I want to keep track of carbohydrates and salt as part of my personal meal plan, I compare the values per weighed portion. Around 36% of consumers say carbohydrates and salt are their top purchasing priority. |
| Protein around exercise | Check the protein per 100 grams and calculate the amount for the portion you eat. | When I choose a snack around exercise, I want to know how much protein it actually adds to my daily diet. Adding protein around exercise is the top purchasing priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Portion size and energy | Weigh the portion in grams and compare the energy content for the same weight. | I want to weigh my snack portion rather than assume that different ‘handfuls’ are the same size. For around 21% of consumers, keeping track of portions and energy intake comes first. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and whether you can reseal the packaging securely once opened. | If I eat cashew nuts regularly, I look for packaging that suits my needs and is practical to store. This is the main purchasing priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A product comparison cannot predict your blood glucose response or replace a personal meal or treatment plan. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that medical claims about preventing, treating or curing a disease are prohibited when selling and promoting food.
Choose based on portion size, total carbohydrates and ingredients. Don’t rely on claims that cashew nuts can prevent, treat or cure diabetes.
A larger portion also provides more energy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 154 kcal and 5.3 grams of protein per 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts.
Weigh your snack portion and assess its contribution to your protein intake as part of your overall daily diet.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil, but the ingredients include salt and flavourings.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt separately; one characteristic does not automatically tell you anything about the others.
The portion examples from the sources consulted differ: the Diabetes Fund uses around 15 grams in its information about nuts, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams for its calorie checker. Values based on these weights are not directly comparable.
Compare values per 100 grams first, then calculate them all for one chosen portion size.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts checked are roasted cashew nuts with sunflower oil, sold in a 170-gram tub.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts are a 200-gram product made with sunflower oil.
The products checked include unroasted, unsalted cashew nuts and roasted, unsalted Fairtrade cashew nuts, both sold in 200-gram bags.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as a 125-gram oven-roasted savoury variety with no added oil.
Lidl sells cashew nuts under the Alesto brand and also features Way To Go Fairtrade cashew nuts.
The official product information describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250-gram pack.
These Joybuy products give you options to compare cashew nuts by ingredients, preparation method, total carbohydrates, protein and salt per 100 grams.
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For anyone comparing a ingredients list containing only cashews with the nutritional values on the label.
Per 100 grams: 22.6 g carbohydrates, 19.8 g protein and 0.028 g salt. The ingredients list contains only cashews.
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This variety is a good option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and want to compare nutritional values per portion.
Per 100 grams: 22.67 g carbohydrates, 18.67 g protein and 0.067 g salt. The ingredients list contains only cashew nuts.
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For anyone considering a savoury cashew variety and taking salt into account when choosing a product.
Per 100 grams: 21.0 g protein and 23 g carbohydrates. The ingredients list 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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This roasted variety can be compared by protein, carbohydrates and salt per weighed portion.
Per 100 grams: 24.7 g carbohydrates, 17.4 g protein and 0.9 g salt. The ingredients list 99% cashew nuts and salt.
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For anyone comparing nutritional values by weight and taking salt in the ingredients into account.
Per 100 grams: 19.8 g carbohydrates and 16.4 g protein. The ingredients include salt.
No, compare the total carbohydrates and your portion size too. Albert Heijn lists 0 grams of added sugars for AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts, but 22 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams. Choose snacks in line with your personal meal plan, and don’t change your treatment based on a product comparison.
A portion of cashew nuts can add protein to your daily diet, but the nutritional values don’t prove that the snack provides everything you need after intense exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says recreational athletes generally don’t need special protein shakes or bars; consider your overall diet and training goals.
The sources consulted use different weights: the Diabetes Fund uses around 15 grams in its information about nuts, while the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams in its calorie checker. Weigh your portion; these examples are not interchangeable measures or personal recommendations.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. Cashew nuts themselves are an allergen; the packaging checked may also mention the possible presence of other allergens, such as peanuts. If you have a known allergy, follow the medical advice you’ve been given to avoid the allergen.
No, in its warning of 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority specifically named 170-gram packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal particles. The warning does not automatically apply to other varieties. Do not eat a pack that matches the warning, even if the best-before date has passed.
