When shopping for Easter, compare the stated protein content per equal-sized serving, then choose based on the ingredients, salt content and how you’ll use the nuts. The Voedingscentrum gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts; values may vary between specific products. Cashew nuts can complement your diet, but they’re not automatically a complete post-workout meal. For children, age, sitting calmly to eat under supervision and allergens matter more than a protein claim.
You want to include cashew nuts in your daily protein intake, so you compare the amount per serving. For unsalted cashew nuts, the Voedingscentrum gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per 25 g handful; this isn’t a product-specific figure for every brand.
You’re shopping for an Easter egg hunt with children or participants with food allergies. Check the ingredients and allergen information, and bear in mind age and the need to eat calmly under supervision. The Voedingscentrum and Amsterdam UMC also offer advice on the risk whole nuts pose to children.
You’re looking for cashew nuts to snack on or add to dishes, and want to choose carefully between a product containing only cashews and one with added oil or savoury flavourings. The labels from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Duyvis show that ingredients vary between products.
| Consideration | What should you check? | Who does this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare protein and energy on the same basis, then calculate the amount for your serving. The Voedingscentrum gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts. | If you want to count your protein, look at your own serving rather than just the value per 100 g. Around 36% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Sharing snacks safely | Consider who will be eating and check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging. Follow the advice about whole nuts for young children. | If you’re buying for children or people with allergies, you’ll want to know who will be eating and which ingredients they need to avoid. Around 29% of consumers prioritise sharing snacks safely. |
| Ingredients, oil and salt | Read the ingredients list and salt content for the specific product. ‘Unsalted’ doesn’t automatically mean the product contains only cashew nuts. | If you’ll also be using the nuts in dishes, you’ll want to know whether oil or flavourings have been added. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a net weight that suits the number of people who can safely eat the nuts and the serving you want to offer. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If you’re buying for one occasion, you’ll want to match the quantity to the number of people eating and know how to store any leftovers. Around 14% of consumers prioritise the quantity they buy. |
A figure in the nutrition table doesn’t, by itself, prove that a product can be described as high in protein. The European Commission and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority say that nutrition claims must meet the relevant conditions.
First compare the stated protein content per serving. Only use a claim about protein content after checking that the requirements for that specific claim and product have been met.
Whole nuts can pose a choking risk for children. An ingredient may also be unsuitable for participants who need to avoid it.
Choose a treat that’s suitable for everyone taking part, and make sure children sit calmly while eating under adult supervision. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil, but also lists fat and salt.
Check the preparation method, fat and salt separately on the packaging of the product you’re buying.
The protein value per 100 g isn’t the same as the amount you’ll get from a smaller serving. For unsalted cashew nuts, the Voedingscentrum gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per 25 g handful.
First decide on the serving size and how many people can safely eat the nuts. This will help you match the nutritional value and quantity to the occasion.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
The AH Terra Unroasted Cashew Nuts and AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts reviewed here differ in ingredients and preparation.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g is a product reviewed here with published nutritional information.
Lidl sells cashew nuts under the Alesto brand and also lists Way To Go cashew nuts on its Dutch range page.
ALDI Netherlands lists Trader Joe's Roasted Unsalted Cashew Nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g is a product reviewed here that lists cashew nuts as an ingredient.
Make sure children sit calmly while eating and supervise them; whole nuts can pose a choking risk. For children under 4, Amsterdam UMC recommends nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts. Older children can also choke.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging, and choose a product that avoids anything participants need to steer clear of. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says consumers must be informed about allergens present in food.
No, not on the basis of a protein figure or product name alone. The European Commission and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority say that nutrition claims must meet the relevant conditions; check these for the specific claim and product.
Compare the stated values on the same basis and calculate them for the serving you plan to eat. For unsalted cashew nuts, the Voedingscentrum gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per 25 g handful; a specific product may have a different value.
Do not eat the 170 g pack 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 pack may contain metal fragments. The warning does not apply to all Trader Joe's cashew nuts.
