If you want to eat less fat at each drinks occasion, compare the fat content per 100 g and the amount you serve. Choose a variety only if the information for that exact product supports your choice: unsalted or made without added oil doesn’t automatically mean lower in fat. Weighing out a portion changes the amount you eat at each occasion, not the fat content per 100 g.
You want to pay attention to fat this Father’s Day and distinguish between a nutrition claim, a cooking method and a smaller portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also lists fat in unsalted cashew nuts, so check the exact product packaging.
You’re looking for cashew nuts with no added salt to share with guests or give as a gift, without assuming that this automatically makes them low in fat.
You prefer roasted cashew nuts made without added oil for your drinks spread, and check the salt and nutritional information separately. Duyvis describes this cooking method for Cashews Original.
First decide whether you’re looking for a particular product feature or simply want to serve less. Then check the salt content, cooking method and pack size separately.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat claim or portion | Compare the fat per 100 g on the label of the exact variety. For the claim ‘low fat’, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods; don’t use this absolute limit as proof of a reduced-fat claim. | If you specifically want to eat less fat, you’ll want to know whether this is about the product’s composition or a smaller portion. Around 36% of consumers make demonstrable fat reduction their main priority. |
| Amount eaten at each occasion | Weigh your portion and use the nutritional information per 100 g on your pack to work out the amount. For a 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat. This is general nutritional information, not a measurement of a specific branded product. | If your main aim is to limit how much you eat at each drinks occasion, weighing out a portion helps you keep track. Around 28% of consumers focus primarily on portion size and energy. |
| Salt and cooking method | Check the product name, ingredients and salt content separately. ‘Unsalted’, ‘unroasted’ and ‘made without added oil’ describe different features. | If you’re mainly choosing based on salt or cooking method for your drinks spread, you’ll want to assess these features separately from the fat content. Around 18% of consumers prioritise salt or the recipe. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the amount you need and check the storage instructions on the pack. A smaller bag isn’t automatically one portion. | If you’re looking for the right amount for a gift or drinks spread, it’s also worth considering how much you can store afterwards. Around 18% of consumers choose mainly based on quantity and avoiding leftovers. |
Salt and cooking method don’t tell you how much fat the finished product contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact product and assess any nutrition claim separately.
The 130 g and 250 g packs mentioned are much larger than the 25 g handful used as the basis for the general nutritional information from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Weigh out the amount you want to serve beforehand and store the rest in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Other packs aren’t automatically covered by the warning.
Compare the product name, weight, barcode and best-before date with the details in the NVWA warning; don’t draw conclusions about other varieties.
The examples below can help you distinguish between product features. They aren’t a ranking and don’t prove that any variety contains less fat.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, in a 125 g pack.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts are an option if you’re specifically looking for an unsalted variety.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 130 g may suit you if you’re looking for a pack of that size.
Lidl describes its Way To Go cashew nuts in the Alesto range as Fairtrade.
ALDI describes a roasted, unsalted variety in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g may suit you if you’re looking for both features.
This selection includes plain, roasted, unsalted and salted cashew nuts in a range of pack sizes. Use the product details to compare labels and portions; the listed features and fat values don’t in themselves make a product demonstrably reduced-fat.
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A good choice if you want to weigh out plain cashew nuts for each snack occasion. The product information lists 100% cashew kernels, 47.7 g of fat per 100 g and a 160 g pack; contains cashew nuts.
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A good choice if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts made without added oil. The product information lists 43 g of fat per 100 g and 4–5 servings per pack; the ingredients description includes sea salt and salt. This cooking method doesn’t prove that they contain less fat.
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A good choice if you want to weigh out a portion of salted cashews for a snack. The product information lists 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and salt, with 48 g of fat per 100 g. Reseal the pack after opening, as instructed in the description.
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A good choice if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts with no added salt. The product title specifies that they’re roasted and unsalted; the product information lists 46.67 g of fat per 100 g and advises keeping the pack tightly closed after opening.
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A good choice if you want to weigh out cashew nuts for each snack occasion or are also considering using them in cooking and baking. The product information lists 60.1 g of fat per 100 g and salt; the pack is 500 g.
No. The claims are assessed using different criteria. For the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g; don’t use this absolute limit as proof that a product meets the criteria for a reduced-fat claim.
Multiply the value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. The Flink listing for Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashew Nuts 125g gives 49 g of fat and 604 kcal per 100 g. For a 25 g portion used for calculation, that works out at 12.25 g of fat and 151 kcal. This is a calculation based on that retailer’s listing, not personalised portion advice.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack and check that it’s suitable for the recipient’s known allergy. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly identifiable and distinguishable from other ingredients in an ingredients list.
Don’t assume they can: Jumbo’s product page warns that young children can choke on nuts. Bear this warning in mind if you’re putting out a bowl at a gathering where young children are present.
According to the NVWA on 20 May 2026, the warning concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Don’t eat a pack with those identifying details; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.
