For regular snacking, an unsalted variety is an obvious choice. If you’re looking for a sports-focused option, compare the protein values on the label per 100 g as well as the portion you actually eat. The figures checked range from 18.5 to 21 g of protein per 100 g, but these figures alone don’t confirm that a product can be marketed as ‘high protein’. For drinks and nibbles, flavour may matter more, with salt as an extra consideration.
You’re looking for cashew nuts for a father who does sport, and want to compare the protein contribution of the portion you choose. The Voedingscentrum notes that most people who do sport don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet.
Your dad eats nuts regularly, and you’re looking for an unsalted variety with ingredients and a pack size suited to how he’ll enjoy them. The Voedingscentrum recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types you eat.
You’re looking for a savoury cashew variety to share, and are weighing up flavour, salt and quantity alongside the protein value. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as a savoury oven-baked variety.
First decide whether the cashew nuts are for regular snacking or for sharing at a get-together. Then compare the nutritional information and packaging for the exact variety. Jumbo’s product information lists 21 g of protein per 100 g, while AH and Duyvis list 19 g and PLUS lists 18.5 g. These label values aren’t independent laboratory measurements and don’t, on their own, show that a product can carry the claim ‘high protein’. The European Commission and the NVWA state that nutrition claims must meet the relevant rules.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein contribution | Compare the protein per 100 g on the label and, if needed, calculate it using the same portion size; check any nutrition claim separately. | If I’m choosing cashew nuts for a sporty dad, I want to know how much protein the portion provides. Around 36% of consumers cite protein content as their main reason for buying. |
| Unsalted nuts for everyday use | As well as the salt content, read the ingredients and preparation method; unsalted doesn’t automatically mean unroasted or made without oil. | For regular snacking, I’m looking for an unsalted variety that suits the ingredients I want to give. Around 29% of consumers say unsalted nuts for everyday use are their top priority. |
| Savoury flavour for drinks and nibbles | Check the flavour variety and the declared salt content; the manufacturer’s description isn’t an independent taste assessment. | For a Father’s Day get-together, I’m mainly looking for a savoury flavour that suits the recipient. Around 21% of consumers say flavour for sharing is their first choice. |
| Quantity and storage | Choose a net weight that suits how much you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions on that pack. | If the nuts are just for one occasion, I don’t want to be left with more than I can store or use properly. Around 14% of consumers cite a suitable quantity as their main reason for buying. |
A protein value in the nutrition table doesn’t, on its own, confirm that a product can be described as ‘high protein’.
Compare the declared values and check the relevant conditions before using a nutrition claim.
The AH and Jumbo varieties checked contain sunflower oil. The PLUS unsalted and unroasted variety lists cashew nuts as an ingredient.
Read the ingredients and preparation method on the exact pack you’re planning to buy, as well as checking the salt content.
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23/09/2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to every other pack.
Don’t eat the specific pack named. Check the brand, weight and best-before date to see whether it’s the one covered by the warning.
A 500 g pack needs a usage frequency and storage option to match its size.
Choose a pack size based on how much you expect to use, and follow the storage instructions for the exact variety.
If the quantity doesn’t suit your needs, you may be left with nuts you haven’t used.
The 125 g pack of Cashews Original is a savoury oven-baked variety for snacking and sharing.
The AH unsalted cashew nuts checked are a roasted variety in a 170 g tub.
The 500 g unsalted value pack is an option for regular use or sharing.
Lidl lists unsalted cashew nuts as an option at Dutch supermarkets.
ALDI lists 250 g packs of roasted, unsalted Trader Joe’s cashew nuts.
The 200 g pack of PLUS unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts is an option with a simple ingredients list.
Not necessarily. The Voedingscentrum says that most people who do sport don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet. The needs of people who do intensive strength or endurance training may differ, so consider your overall diet rather than just a cashew snack.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA classifies cashew nuts as tree nuts; also check whether the label mentions the possible presence of peanuts or other nuts, for example.
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23/09/2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that pack. The date having passed doesn’t make an affected pack safe, nor does it mean the warning has been withdrawn.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. AH advises storing its product in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the pack securely after use; Jumbo advises storing its product in a cool, dry and dark place.
No. This information doesn’t guarantee stock or that the product will still be within its best-before date on 20 June 2027. Check the date and storage instructions on the pack when you buy it.
