Only choose a product if there’s evidence that that specific type of cashew nuts contains less fat; roasted without added oil doesn’t automatically mean lower in fat. If you mainly want to serve a smaller amount, portion out regular cashew nuts in advance. Choose unsalted if avoiding added salt is your main concern, but don’t treat this as a low-fat option.
You want to know whether a type of cashew nuts really contains less fat, rather than simply being roasted differently. For the claim ‘low fat’ on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. That’s different from simply describing how a product is prepared.
You’d like to serve cashew nuts with drinks, but decide in advance how much to put out. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat per 25 g serving for generic unsalted cashew nuts; these figures don’t apply to every individual product.
You’re choosing between salted and unsalted varieties, while taking allergens and any young children into account. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information on prepacked products. If someone has a known allergy, the information on the exact pack is still important.
For the claim ‘low fat’ on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, and consider fat, salt, preparation and portion size as separate factors when choosing.
| Concern | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Proven lower fat | Check the fat content per 100 g and the exact claim on the pack. | If I’m specifically looking for less fat, I want to be able to compare nutritional values, rather than just see a description of how the product is prepared. Around 31% of consumers give proven fat reduction top priority. |
| Portion size | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g with the amount you want to serve. | If I want to decide in advance how many cashew nuts to put out, weighing them is more helpful than choosing a different product name. Around 25% of consumers prioritise keeping snack portions in check. |
| Salt and preparation | Check whether the nuts are salted, unsalted, roasted or made without added oil. | If I mainly prefer unsalted nuts or a particular preparation method, I want to be able to choose those features separately. Around 19% of consumers give their choice of salt and preparation top priority. |
| Suitable for guests | Check the allergen information and bear young children in mind when serving whole nuts. | If there’s a known allergy or young children at my get-together, I want to know in advance what I’m putting on the table. Around 13% of consumers prioritise guest safety. |
| Packaging and leftovers | Match the net weight to the number of bowls you’re filling and how you plan to store any leftover nuts. | If I’m filling several bowls, I want to choose an amount that suits my get-together and store any leftovers according to the pack instructions. Around 12% of consumers give planning their packaging top priority. |
‘No added oil’ describes how a product is prepared and, on its own, doesn’t prove that it has a lower fat content. Flink lists 49 g of fat per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g; this is a different product listing from Duyvis Cashews Original.
Check the total fat content of the exact variety, and treat preparation claims separately from nutrition claims.
Unsalted describes the salt content, not the fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g serving for generic unsalted cashew nuts.
Compare salt and fat separately, and use the nutritional information on the pack you’re planning to buy.
A smaller portion changes how much you eat, not the fat content per 100 g of the cashew nuts.
If you like, weigh out the amount in advance and describe it as portioning, not as a different product composition.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning dated 20 May 2026 applies only to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930. The warning mentions possible metal fragments and says not to eat the product; the stated best-before date is 23 September 2026.
Check the brand, pack size, barcode and best-before date together. Don’t eat a pack that matches this warning exactly.
These brands offer examples of different preparation methods, salt options and pack sizes. None of these features, on its own, proves that a product contains less fat.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as cashew nuts roasted without added oil, in a 125 g pack.
Albert Heijn describes its 100 g pack of AH Ongezouten cashewnoten as unsalted and roasted.
Jumbo lists unsalted packs of 200 g and 500 g, as well as a 125 g salted dry-roasted variety.
Lidl includes its Way To Go cashew nuts in a fair trade programme.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s cashew nuts, roasted and unsalted, in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists a 200 g bag of unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts.
These Joybuy products are cashew options for a get-together, including natural, dry-roasted, salted and unsalted varieties. A preparation method or salt choice doesn’t, on its own, prove a reduction in fat; check the nutritional information for the exact variety.
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A plain option for serving cashew nuts straight from the pack at your get-together.
Ingredients: 100% cashew kernels. Pack size: 160 g.
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Suitable if you’re specifically looking for oven-roasted cashews with no added oil; this preparation method doesn’t, on its own, prove a reduced fat content.
The product information lists 43 g of fat per 100 g and four to five servings per pack.
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A salted variety for serving cashew nuts with salt at your get-together.
The ingredients list includes cashew nuts, sunflower oil and salt. Pack size: 150 g.
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Suitable if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts with no added salt.
The product information describes roasted, unsalted cashew nuts. Pack size: 200 g.
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The larger pack is intended for sharing cashew nuts with others.
The product information lists cashew nuts and salt. Pack size: 500 g.
No, the preparation description doesn’t, on its own, prove a lower fat content. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil; for the separate Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, Flink lists 49 g of fat per 100 g.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the claim ‘low fat’. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority confirms that European rules on nutrition claims apply in the Netherlands.
No, unsalted describes the salt content, not the fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 12.2 g of fat per 25 g serving for generic unsalted cashew nuts; check the product’s own nutritional information for a specific variety.
Weigh out the amount you want to serve in advance and check the nutritional values for that portion. The 25 g reference serving given by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre isn’t a universal limit for a get-together or personal dietary advice.
No, roasting isn’t a reason to consider cashew nuts safe for someone with an allergy. The Food Allergy Foundation states that the allergen remains stable when heated; check the allergen information on the exact pack and follow the avoidance advice for the guest in question.
