Choose cashew nuts based on the protein value on the label and the amount you actually eat. A protein declaration does not automatically mean the product meets the conditions for a ‘high protein’ claim. If children are eating too, bear in mind the risk of choking on whole nuts and check the allergen information. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport do not need special protein products as part of a healthy, varied diet.
You want to know how much protein cashew nuts add to your lunch, so you check the amount in the portion you actually eat. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, protein requirements may be higher for strength or endurance sports, but most people who do sport do not need special protein products as part of a healthy, varied diet.
You’re looking for something to have for lunch during the school holidays and are weighing up the form of the nuts against the situation at the table. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk; if anyone has a food allergy, the allergen information on the packaging is also important.
You want to choose an amount that will work for several lunches. Jumbo lists unsalted cashew nuts in packs of 200 g and 500 g, among other sizes; a larger pack does not in itself tell you anything about the protein content per 100 g.
First compare the nutritional values on the same basis, then work out how they relate to your own portion. Also choose a product type and pack size that suit who’ll be eating and how you plan to use the cashew nuts.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per lunch portion | Compare the protein per 100 g and relate it to the amount you actually eat. Assess a ‘high protein’ claim separately from the number of grams of protein. | If you want to know how much a weighed portion adds to your lunch, protein content is the first thing to consider. Around 36% of consumers making this choice give it top priority. |
| Children at the table | Bear in mind the risk of choking on whole nuts and read the allergen information on the current packaging. | When children are eating too, you’ll want to carefully consider the form of the nuts and the allergen information. Around 29% of consumers making this choice put safe eating first. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight of the different options and choose an amount that suits the number of lunches you plan to use the nuts for. | If you want to portion cashew nuts for several lunches, choosing a suitable amount matters more than simply opting for the largest pack. Around 21% of consumers making this choice prioritise pack size. |
| Preparation and salt | Read ‘unroasted’, ‘roasted’ and ‘unsalted’ as separate product characteristics; also check the nutrition table. | If you’re looking for a particular preparation method or a salted or unsalted taste, check each characteristic separately. Around 14% of consumers making this choice put this preference first. |
The amount of protein shown on the label does not automatically establish that a product meets the conditions for a nutrition claim. The NVWA and the European Commission explain that nutrition claims are subject to European requirements.
Compare the nutritional values of the exact product and check any claim separately; don’t infer it from the number of grams of protein alone.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that whole nuts can pose a choking risk. That doesn’t change just because they’re easy to take along for lunch.
Consider the form of the nuts for the children who’ll be eating them, and read the allergen information on the packaging if anyone has a food allergy.
Roasted and unsalted are separate characteristics. For example, the ALDI product reviewed is roasted and unsalted, while the specific Duyvis Oven Roasted product at Flink is salted.
Check the preparation method and salt information separately in the product details for the option you choose.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a roasted option or a savoury flavour. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; this is the manufacturer’s description.
The product page lists AH Cashewnoten ongezouten as an option for anyone specifically looking for unsalted cashew nuts.
The range includes unsalted cashew nuts in different pack sizes.
The Dutch product page lists unsalted cashew nuts.
The product description for Trader Joe's Cashewnoten lists a roasted, unsalted option in a 250 g pack.
The product page lists PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand in a 200 g pack.
This selection includes different cashew nut products for comparing protein per 100 g, pack size and product type. Check the current product and allergen information before use.
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Useful for comparing the protein content per 100 g when you weigh out your own lunch portion.
The product description lists 19,8 g of protein and 0,028 g of salt per 100 g.
The pack contains 160 g. According to the product description, cashew kernels are the only ingredient.
Contains cashew; bear in mind that this is a tree nut if you have a food allergy.
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Suitable if you’re looking for a dry-roasted option and want to compare the nutritional values per weighed portion.
The product description lists 18 g of protein and 0,92 g of salt per 100 g, and says the cashews are dry-roasted without added fat or oil.
According to the product description, the 125 g pack provides 4–5 portions.
The product description lists gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens.
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A salted option to compare with unsalted products when considering preparation and nutritional values separately.
The product description lists 21,0 g of protein per 100 g and names 98% cashew, sunflower oil and 1% salt as ingredients.
The pack contains 150 g; the product description says the cashews are freshly roasted.
Contains cashew; bear in mind that this is a tree nut if you have a food allergy.
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Suitable if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts for lunch, a snack, or for cooking and baking.
The product description lists 18,67 g of protein and 0,067 g of salt per 100 g.
The pack contains 200 g.
Contains cashew; bear in mind that this is a tree nut if you have a food allergy.
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The larger pack may suit you if you want to portion cashew nuts for several occasions.
The product description lists 16,4 g of protein and 1,2 g of salt per 100 g, and names cashew kernels and salt as ingredients.
The pack contains 500 g.
Contains cashew; bear in mind that this is a tree nut if you have a food allergy.
No. A nutrition claim must meet the relevant European requirements; simply stating an amount of protein does not establish that the claim is permitted. The NVWA and the European Commission explain these requirements for nutrition claims.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport do not need special protein products as part of a healthy, varied diet. Protein requirements may be higher for strength or endurance sports, but that doesn’t prove that a specific cashew nut product will improve your recovery.
Bear in mind the risk of choking: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns against whole nuts. Consider the form of the nuts for the children who’ll be eating them and check the allergen information on the packaging if anyone has a food allergy.
Compare the net weight and nutritional values per 100 g of the options you’re considering. Jumbo, for example, lists unsalted packs of 200 g and 500 g; a larger pack doesn’t automatically mean more protein per 100 g.
Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, and PLUS says that nutritional values and allergy information can change. So check the current information for the product before using it.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe's unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026; the warning mentions possible metal fragments and says not to eat the cashew nuts. It applies to that specific pack and batch, not to all ALDI cashew nuts. The fact that the best-before date has passed does not in itself mean the warning has been lifted.
