Families who snack mindfully
You want to keep eating cashew nuts while keeping an eye on the energy in a weighed portion. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean low calorie.
Who this choice is relevant to
Families buying in bulk
You divide a larger pack across several occasions and want the amount to suit how it’ll be used at home. Sealing and storing it properly matter too.
Families checking ingredients
You want to know whether a variety contains only cashew nuts or also includes oil, herbs or other allergens. If young children will be eating them too, check the warnings on the pack as well.
What to look for in cashew nuts
When doing a bigger family shop, portion size, pack size, ingredients and storage are separate things to consider.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and use the same weighed amount for each product. PLUS lists 598 kcal per 100 g; AH and Jumbo each list 622 kcal per 100 g on their product pages. | If you want to keep an eye on energy when snacking, compare the same weighed amount rather than relying on ‘unsalted’. Around 36% of consumers prioritise calories per portion. |
| Pack size | Choose a net weight that suits your family’s needs. Jumbo and ALDI’s product pages list 500 g packs, while PLUS lists a 200 g bag. | If you’re buying for several family members, you’ll want the pack size to match what you use at home. Around 29% of consumers focus mainly on stock levels and pack size. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the ingredients and salt content on the exact pack. PLUS lists cashew nuts as an ingredient; Jumbo and AH also list sunflower oil. | If you check ingredients or allergens for family members, you’ll want to know what else is in the variety you choose. Around 21% of consumers prioritise ingredients and suitability for family members. |
| Use and storage | Follow the storage instructions on the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container. | If you’ll use a pack over several occasions, you’ll want to be able to seal and store it properly after opening. Around 14% of consumers focus mainly on use and storage. |
What to watch out for when buying
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Assuming unsalted or made without added oil means low calorie
These descriptions refer to salt or preparation, not energy content. Product information from PLUS, Jumbo and AH lists values well above the European limit for the ‘low calorie’ claim.
Compare the kcal per 100 g and weigh the portion you eat. Check salt separately from energy.
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Buying a large pack without planning how to store it
Nuts can be susceptible to mould if they aren’t stored properly. A larger pack therefore needs to be sealed carefully and kept in a suitable place.
Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use it, and seal the pack carefully after each use. Follow the storage instructions on the label.
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Overlooking other allergens
Ingredient and allergen information can vary between products. The name ‘cashew nuts’ doesn’t tell you which other allergens are listed on the label.
If it’s relevant to a family member, read the allergen information on the exact pack. If young children will be eating them too, check the serving warnings as well; unsalted doesn’t mean there’s no choking risk.
Brands and varieties to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted, savoury and made without added oil.
- The preparation description helps you identify an oven-roasted variety.
- A salted variety may contain herbs and salt. The preparation method doesn’t prove that it has a lower calorie content, so check the information on the exact pack.
Albert Heijn
The AH product page describes a 170 g pack of unsalted, roasted cashew nuts, with extra-large nuts.
- The product page lists 96% cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
- The page lists 622 kcal per 100 g. Extra-large and unsalted therefore don’t mean fewer calories in this case.
Jumbo
For this specific variety of cashew nuts, Jumbo lists an unsalted 500 g value pack.
- The product information lists 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
- The declared energy content is 622 kcal per 100 g. The larger pack doesn’t make the contents lower in calories.
Lidl
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for unsalted cashew nuts.
- The product listing makes it easy to identify the unsalted variety.
- Unsalted doesn’t mean fewer calories. Compare the nutritional information on the label of the exact pack.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s cashew nuts in different pack sizes and varieties.
- The product information lists a 250 g roasted, unsalted variety and a 500 g pack available in salted and unsalted varieties.
- Check which variety you’re choosing when buying the larger pack. Pack size alone doesn’t tell you the calorie content.
PLUS
The PLUS product page describes a 200 g bag of unroasted, unsalted cashew nuts, with cashew nuts listed as an ingredient.
- The product information lists 598 kcal and 0.07 g of salt per 100 g.
- The same page says the product may contain peanuts. Check the allergen information on the pack.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
These Joybuy product picks come in different pack sizes and have different ingredients, so you can compare them side by side. Compare the nutritional information using the same portion size, and check the ingredients of the variety you choose.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
The 500 g pack gives you a larger amount to divide across several occasions.
The product information lists 578 kcal and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
The ingredients list includes 99% cashew nuts and salt.
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Be&Cheery Purple-Shell Cashews, 180 grade, 500 g
The 500 g pack offers a larger amount; compare the nutritional information per weighed portion.
The product information lists 679 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
The ingredients list includes cashew kernels and salt.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
The 160 g pack is a smaller amount to compare with a larger pack.
The product information lists 604 kcal and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g.
The ingredients list includes 100% cashew kernels; store the pack sealed after opening.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
The product information describes oven-roasting without added oil and lists 4–5 portions per pack.
The listed values are 586 kcal and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
The ingredients and allergen information mention flavourings, and list gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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g’woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted, 200 g
The 200 g pack is a smaller amount that you can choose to suit how you use it at home.
The product information lists 596 kcal and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g.
The ingredients list includes only cashew nuts. Seal the pack securely after opening.
Frequently asked questions
Can these cashew nuts be marketed as low calorie?
Not the varieties listed as containing 598 or 622 kcal per 100 g. According to the European Commission, a solid food must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g to make a claim meaning ‘low calorie’. A smaller portion doesn’t change the product’s energy per 100 g.
Is 25 g a dietary recommendation for every family member?
No. Here, 25 g is a reference portion for comparing values on the same basis. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts. This isn’t individual dietary advice, nor is it the exact label information for every brand.
What should you look out for if young children will be eating them too?
Check the warnings and serving information on the pack of the exact variety. Unsalted doesn’t mean there’s no choking risk.
How should you store cashew nuts from an opened bulk pack?
Follow the label and seal the pack securely. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container; the product information for the AH variety also says to store it in a cool, dark place.
What does the NVWA warning about Trader Joe’s cashew nuts cover?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies only to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not eat these packs because they may contain metal particles. That date has now passed; the warning does not automatically apply to other pack sizes or varieties.