If you want less fat in the cashew nuts themselves, compare the nutritional information and any claim for the exact product variant. Unsalted or roasted without added oil does not, on its own, prove that the fat content is lower. If you mainly want to serve less fat, you can weigh out portions of regular cashew nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 grams of fat per 25-gram handful of unsalted cashew nuts.
You want to serve cashew nuts and estimate the amount of fat per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 grams of fat per 25-gram handful of unsalted cashew nuts. Also check the nutritional values of the product variant you buy.
You’re looking for a variant with no added salt, but don’t want to confuse this with having less fat. Check whether the nuts are unsalted and their fat content as separate points on the label.
If you’re expecting guests with a nut allergy or young children, allergen information and warnings on the packaging should take priority over how the nuts are prepared or any nutritional claim. The NVWA explains the information requirements for businesses offering food to consumers.
First decide whether you want to reduce the fat content of the cashew nuts themselves or mainly limit the amount you serve. Then consider salt, preparation and what suits your guests separately.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content of the cashew nuts | Compare the fat per 100 grams for the exact variant and check what any claim is based on. | If I want less fat in the cashew nuts themselves, I look at the nutritional information and the comparison behind the claim. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a proven reduction in fat. |
| Portion size | Measure out the amount for each bowl; don’t use the pack size as a portion guide. | I want to serve regular cashew nuts but decide how much goes on the table myself. Portion control is a priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Salt | Check both the ‘unsalted’ description and the salt per 100 grams; assess the fat content separately. | If reducing salt is my main concern, I check this separately from the fat content. Around 19% of consumers give limiting salt their highest priority. |
| Serving safely | Check allergen information and warnings; be mindful of whole nuts if young children are present. | If I’m expecting guests with allergies or young children, I check the information and warnings on the packaging first. Guest safety comes first for around 13% of consumers. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the variant is roasted or unroasted, and what it says about oil and salt. | If the flavour or preparation is the deciding factor for me, I choose based on the features of the exact variant. Around 12% of consumers make this their top priority. |
These descriptions refer to salt or preparation, not necessarily the total fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre still lists 12.2 grams of fat per 25-gram portion of unsalted cashew nuts.
Compare the fat content of the exact variant and assess any nutritional claim separately.
A 500-gram pack is a stock-up size, not an indication of how much to serve at a time.
Plan portions separately and compare nutritional values on the same weight basis.
With a large pack, you may have more left over after the party than you want to serve.
Less fat doesn’t change the fact that cashews are an allergen, or the warning that young children can choke on whole nuts.
Check the latest allergen information and product warnings for your guests. Don’t automatically serve whole nuts as a snack for young children.
An option to compare if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashew nuts.
AH Organic Unroasted Cashew Nuts is an option if you’re looking for unroasted cashew nuts.
The range information lists unsalted cashew nuts in 200- and 500-gram packs.
The range page lists unsalted cashew nuts.
The product information describes Trader Joe’s cashew nuts as roasted and unsalted in a 250-gram pack.
PLUS lists an unsalted, unroasted variant in a 200-gram bag.
These Joybuy products are cashew variants for a snack table. Descriptions such as unsalted or roasted without added oil do not, on their own, prove a lower fat content. Compare the nutritional information and any claim for the exact variant.
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Suitable as a plain cashew snack for your party table; the product description states that it contains 100% cashew kernels and that the nuts are ready to eat.
Joybuy lists 47.7 g of fat and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g.
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Suitable if you want to serve roasted cashew nuts; the product description says they are roasted without added fats or oil. This does not, on its own, prove a lower total fat content.
Joybuy lists 43 g of fat and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
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Suitable if you want to serve a ready-to-eat salted cashew snack; the product description lists cashew nuts and salt as ingredients.
The pack contains 150 g. Joybuy lists 48 g of fat and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g.
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Suitable if you want to offer roasted, unsalted cashew nuts; the product name specifies both features.
The pack contains 200 g. Joybuy lists 46.67 g of fat and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a larger pack of cashew nuts; the product name specifies 180 grade and 500 g.
Joybuy lists 60.1 g of fat and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
Use the values for the exact variant as a guide, then check the packaging when it arrives. According to the EU guidance, nutritional values are given per 100 grams or 100 millilitres; information per portion may also be provided. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change.
The NVWA explains that businesses offering food to consumers have a legal duty to provide information; this does not automatically mean the same requirement applies to every private party. Cashew nuts are a specific nut allergen that must be declared. Check the current packaging and talk to your guests about allergies in advance.
Don’t automatically serve whole nuts as a snack for young children. Jumbo warns on its 500-gram unsalted value pack that young children can choke on nuts; this is not a legally defined age limit.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and look out for signs of spoilage. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists a rancid, chewy or mouldy texture as signs of a loss of quality or spoilage. The storage information mentioned applies to mixed unsalted nuts and is not a guarantee for every cashew variant.
Check the current packaging before eating the product and contact customer services if anything is unclear. Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change; check the details for the variant you actually received.
