Gamers who want to compare fat content
For shoppers looking for cashew nuts with less fat and who don’t want to confuse preparation methods with nutrition claims.
Who is this guide for?
Gamers who want to limit their portions
For shoppers who mainly want to control how many cashew nuts they eat during a snacking session. Portion size and the nutritional information on the pack can help.
Snackers who want to avoid added salt
For shoppers who value an unsalted option more than a savoury flavour. ‘Unsalted’ alone says nothing about fat content or whether oil has been added.
What should you look for when buying?
First decide whether you’re mainly choosing based on the product’s fat content, the amount you eat, salt or a particular preparation method. Compare nutritional values per 100 g, and use the information on the pack to work out your own portion.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
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| Genuinely less fat | Compare the fat content per 100 g and check whether the nutrition claim applies to the specific product. For solid foods, ‘low fat’ means no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. | If I want cashew nuts with less fat, I check the nutritional values rather than relying on the preparation description alone. Around 33% of shoppers name fat content as their top purchasing priority. |
| Energy per snacking session | Weigh your portion and calculate its energy using the nutritional information on your pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general value for unsalted cashew nuts is 154 kcal per 25 g portion. | If I mainly want to control how much energy I consume while gaming, I weigh out my portion in advance. Around 27% of shoppers prioritise energy per portion. |
| Added salt | Check the ingredients and salt content as well as the ‘unsalted’ label. Unsalted doesn’t rule out oil or a higher total fat content. | If I want to avoid added salt, I check the ingredients and salt content without assuming that the product is therefore low in fat. Around 20% of shoppers make salt their top priority. |
| Preparation and flavour | Distinguish between unroasted and oven-roasted without added oil. These descriptions alone don’t prove that the product has less fat. | If I’m mainly drawn to a particular preparation method, I check the exact product and its nutritional values separately. Around 13% of shoppers let preparation or flavour make the difference. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and follow the storage advice on the pack. Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | If packaging, storage or another practical consideration matters most to me, I check whether the pack size suits how I’ll use it. Around 7% of shoppers name a practical consideration as their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘unsalted’ means low-fat or oil-free
According to Jumbo’s product information, Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g contain sunflower oil and 48,6 g of fat per 100 g. So the salt label doesn’t automatically tell you whether the product contains oil or how much total fat it has.
Check the ingredients and nutritional values as well as the front of the pack.
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Assuming ‘no added oil’ proves that the product has less fat
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. This is a description of how they’re prepared; a claim about nutritional fat content needs separate evidence.
Assess the preparation method and fat per 100 g as two separate characteristics.
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Counting the whole pack as one portion
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts. So the total amount you eat also depends on the size of your portion.
Weigh out a portion in advance and use the nutritional values for your product to calculate its energy.
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Mistaking a specific safety warning for a brand-wide warning
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 names 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. These details apply to the pack specified in the warning.
Check the brand, pack size, barcode and best-before date against the warning. Do not eat the specific pack named.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis Cashews Original may suit you if you’re looking for an oven-roasted option with no added oil.
- Duyvis says its Cashews Original are oven-roasted without adding oil.
- This description doesn’t prove that the product has a lower total fat content. The Duyvis product listing reviewed at Albert Heijn is for a 125 g salted option.
Albert Heijn
The own-brand product listing reviewed is AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 170 g.
- The product listing describes an unsalted option and says it contains extra-large cashew nuts.
- These features don’t prove a lower fat content. Albert Heijn says product information may change, so check the pack.
Jumbo
The product listings reviewed include unsalted cashew nuts and unroasted cashew nuts, both in 200 g packs.
- Jumbo’s product information lists 48,6 g of fat per 100 g for the unsalted option and includes sunflower oil in the ingredients.
- Choosing an unsalted or unroasted option doesn’t automatically make the products low in fat.
Lidl
The Lidl Netherlands product listing reviewed is for unsalted cashew nuts.
- The product name tells you that the option is unsalted.
- ‘Unsalted’ isn’t evidence of reduced fat; check the nutritional values on the specific pack.
ALDI
The ALDI product listing reviewed is for TRADER JOE’S roasted, unsalted cashew nuts, 250 g.
- The product listing describes the nuts as roasted and unsalted and gives the net weight.
- These features don’t substantiate a reduced-fat claim. The NVWA warning in this article concerns a separately specified 170 g pack.
PLUS
The product listing reviewed is for PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashew Nuts in a 200 g bag.
- This listing may be useful if you’re specifically looking for unroasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
- Unroasted and unsalted doesn’t prove a lower fat content. Check the current product information and packaging.
Cashew nuts at Joybuy
These are standard cashew nut products for comparing nutritional values, portions and preparation methods; none of the fat values listed meets the European Commission’s ‘low fat’ threshold for solid foods.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
A good option for comparing a weighed portion of standard cashew nuts; the ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels.
The product information lists 604 kcal and 47,7 g of fat per 100 g.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
May suit you if you prefer cashew nuts described as roasted without added oil; this preparation method doesn’t prove reduced fat.
The product information lists 43 g of fat per 100 g and describes the pack as containing 4–5 portions.
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g’woon Roasted Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g
May suit shoppers looking for a roasted, unsalted option; ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean that the product has a lower fat content.
The product information lists 46,67 g of fat per 100 g and gives the pack size as 200 g.
Frequently asked questions
When can a solid snack be called ‘low fat’?
According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to carry a ‘low fat’ claim. This is a condition for making the claim, not personal dietary advice.
How do I compare the nutritional values of two packs?
Compare the values per 100 g, then calculate them for the portion you eat. The European Union requires nutritional values to be given per 100 g or per 100 ml; the declared values are averages.
How should I store an opened pack of cashew nuts?
Store nuts in a dry place in a tightly sealed container, and follow the storage and shelf-life instructions on your pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them dry and sealing them properly.
Are unsalted cashew nuts suitable for someone with a cashew allergy?
No. Unsalted cashew nuts still contain cashew nuts. Check the ingredients list and allergen information; the NVWA requires allergens to be listed in the ingredients.
Which Trader Joe’s cashew nuts did the NVWA warning refer to?
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 names 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the specific pack named; a past best-before date doesn’t prove that the pack is safe.