To choose a lower-fat option, check the nutrition information per 100 g as well as the amount you take with you: unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean less total fat. For a snack at another time, you can weigh out some unsalted cashew nuts; if you’re eating them just before exercise, pay extra attention to portion size and the advice from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
You want to choose a lower-fat snack and understand the difference between changing the product’s composition and choosing a smaller portion. Compare fat and energy on the same basis: a handful of ordinary unsalted cashew nuts still contains fat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g handful.
You’re looking for something to eat shortly before exercising and want to avoid upsetting your stomach. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
You take cashew nuts with you for a time other than just before a workout, and look for unsalted varieties and guidance on storage while you’re out. Follow the storage instructions on the packaging; for Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 130 g, these are to store in a cool, dry, dark place.
First compare the fat content per 100 g and the portion you’ll actually eat. Then consider the snack timing, salt content and storage separately. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g handful of ordinary unsalted cashew nuts.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Genuinely less fat | Compare fat and energy per 100 g. If there’s a comparative claim, check the stated reduction and the product it’s being compared with. | If you’re mainly looking for a difference in composition, don’t rely on a claim about how the product is made alone. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Portion size and workout timing | Decide whether you’ll eat the snack just before your workout, and weigh out the amount you’re taking with you. | If you’re eating just before exercise, consider the portion size and composition. Around 29% of consumers prioritise feeling comfortable during their workout. |
| Unsalted varieties | Check the variety name, ingredients and salt content; assess the fat content separately. | If you’re looking for unsalted cashew nuts, don’t confuse that choice with a lower fat content. Around 21% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Read the storage instructions and best-before date on the packaging, and choose an amount you can store as directed. | If you’re taking a snack in your bag, it’s also important to know how to store the opened pack. Around 14% of consumers prioritise portability and storage. |
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. That alone doesn’t tell you how much total fat the cashew nuts contain or how they compare with a similar product.
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, and treat a description of how the product is made separately from a comparative nutrition claim.
Salt content and fat content are different things. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g handful of ordinary unsalted cashew nuts.
Choose unsalted if that’s your preference, but check the fat and energy content separately on the label.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
First decide when you’ll eat the snack, then consider the amount and composition.
A 200 g or 250 g pack is not automatically a single portion. The amount you eat determines how much of each nutrient you consume.
Weigh out your snack and calculate the label values for that amount.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts are an option if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
The unsalted varieties reviewed come in different pack sizes, making them suitable for taking with you or portioning at home.
Lidl’s product range page lists cashew nuts as a product category.
The ALDI product reviewed is Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts, 250 g.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts 200 g are an option if you’re looking for an unroasted, unsalted variety.
This selection includes ordinary cashew nuts, including unsalted varieties and options made without added oil. Check the nutrition information on the specific pack: none of these descriptions of how the nuts are made or whether they’re salted proves, on its own, that they have a lower fat content.
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The product description says the cashew nuts are ready to eat, so you can take them with you as a snack.
The ingredients are listed as 100% cashew kernels. The pack contains 160 g, and the nutrition information is given per 100 g.
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This variety is suited to anyone looking for oven-roasted cashew nuts without added oil; that does not prove it has less total fat than a similar product.
The pack contains 125 g. The product description lists 4–5 portions and gives the nutrition information per 100 g.
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This ready-to-eat salted variety is an option if you’re looking for a convenient snack and want to take the salt content into account.
The pack contains 150 g. The ingredients list 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1% salt; the nutrition information is given per 100 g.
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This roasted, unsalted variety is a good choice if you want to weigh out an ordinary cashew snack; unsalted does not mean low fat.
The pack contains 200 g. The product description lists 46.67 g of fat per 100 g.
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The product description says these salted cashew nuts are ready to eat, making them a convenient snack.
The pack contains 120 g. The ingredients list cashew nuts and salt; the nutrition information is given per 100 g. The product description advises eating the nuts soon after opening.
Compare the fat content per 100 g. If there’s a comparative claim, check the stated reduction and the product it’s being compared with. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; a smaller portion does not change the composition of ordinary cashew nuts.
Multiply the value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Weigh the amount you’ll actually take with you; a 200 g or 250 g pack is not automatically a single portion.
Consider the portion size and composition. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise; a snack for another time calls for a different approach.
Follow the instructions on the packaging for your chosen variety. For Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 130 g, Jumbo advises storing them in a cool, dry, dark place; bear this in mind if you transfer the nuts to another container.
Do not eat the 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts mentioned by the NVWA, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The warning concerns that specific pack and does not automatically apply to other ALDI cashew nuts.
