Unsalted cashew nuts are a good choice for a daily morning snack if you want to avoid added salt. However, compare the nutritional information on the exact pack with the portion you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values of 5.3 grams of protein and 154 kcal per 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts. That contributes to your diet, but it doesn’t prove that a product can carry the ‘high in protein’ claim. If you’re active, consider this snack as part of your overall diet. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars.
You want to know how much protein your snack portion contributes to the rest of your day, without treating a recovery promise or a protein claim on the pack as proof. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends considering your protein needs as part of your overall diet.
You’re looking for cashew nuts to enjoy regularly and want to keep salt, portion size and calories in mind. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines.
You want to choose a pack that suits how often you eat cashew nuts and makes it easy to portion them out in advance. Follow the storage instructions on the pack, as they can vary from product to product.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your portion | Compare protein and calories on the label of the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values of 5.3 grams of protein and 154 kcal per 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts. | I want to know what my actual snack portion contributes, without assuming a larger portion is automatically a better choice. Around 42% of consumers prioritise protein. |
| Salt and calories | Check the nutrition table and choose between unsalted and salted varieties according to your own preferences. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines. | If I eat cashew nuts regularly, I want to keep an eye on salt and calories as well as protein. Around 33% of consumers prioritise these everyday nutritional choices. |
| Portions and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how you use them and follow the label. For opened unsalted cashew nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide recommends six months in a kitchen cupboard. | I want to be able to portion out my snack in advance and choose a pack that suits how often I eat cashew nuts. Around 25% of consumers prioritise planning and storage. |
A search term or prominent product description doesn’t prove that a particular pack meets the requirements for a nutrition claim.
Check the nutrition table and assess any claim against the applicable European requirements. The European Commission states that nutrition claims must be on the authorised list and meet the relevant conditions.
A value per 100 grams isn’t the same as the amount you eat for a morning snack. A larger portion also contains more calories.
Convert protein and calories to the same portion size before comparing products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values of 5.3 grams of protein and 154 kcal per 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. That alone doesn’t mean the variety is unsalted.
Check the salt information and ingredients on the exact pack separately from how the nuts are prepared.
A larger pack means you’ll need to portion and store it appropriately. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide, cashew nuts can deteriorate in quality and become rancid, tough or mouldy.
Choose an amount that suits how often you eat them, seal the pack well and follow the storage advice on the label.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as a savoury, oven-roasted variety.
Albert Heijn stocks AH Cashew Nuts Unsalted.
Jumbo describes cashew varieties with different preparation methods and pack sizes.
Lidl sells cashew nuts as part of its Alesto range, including Way To Go cashew nuts.
ALDI describes Trader Joe's cashew nuts as roasted and unsalted, in a 250-gram pack.
PLUS describes an unsalted, unroasted cashew variety in a 200-gram pack.
This selection of Joybuy products includes cashew nuts with different protein values per 100 grams and varieties that differ in roasting, salt and pack size. Compare the nutritional information for the variety you choose with the portion you actually eat. A protein value on its own doesn’t confirm a claim such as ‘high in protein’.
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The product description lists 19.8 grams of protein per 100 grams and says the ingredients are 100% cashew kernels.
Pack size: 160 grams.
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This variety is a good choice if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
Protein: 18.67 grams per 100 grams. Pack size: 200 grams.
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The description mentions oven-roasting and a savoury flavour; this isn’t an unsalted variety.
Protein: 18 grams per 100 grams. Salt: 0.92 grams per 100 grams. According to the description, the pack contains 4–5 portions.
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According to the product information, this salted variety also contains sunflower oil.
Protein: 21.0 grams per 100 grams. Salt: 1.0 gram per 100 grams. Pack size: 150 grams.
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The ingredients list cashew kernels and salt, so this isn’t an unsalted variety.
Protein: 16.4 grams per 100 grams. Salt: 1.2 grams per 100 grams. Pack size: 500 grams.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values of 5.3 grams of protein and 154 kcal per 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts. These are average values for the category; when shopping, check the nutrition table on the exact pack.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. Your protein needs may be higher if you do strength training or endurance sports, so consider your overall diet rather than treating one snack as a complete recovery solution.
A protein figure or product name alone doesn’t prove that the claim is permitted. According to the European Commission, nutrition claims can only be used if they’re on the authorised European list and meet the relevant conditions. So check the claim on the exact pack.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) requires allergens to be clearly and correctly listed on the label. Don’t rely on the product name or nutritional values alone.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) warning of 20 May 2026 concerned 170-gram packs of Trader Joe's unsalted cashew nuts, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific pack if you still have it. The warning isn’t a general statement about other packs or products.
