Choose based on how much you’ll actually eat, and compare the protein, salt and preparation details on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values of 5.3 grams of protein and 154 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts. After intense exercise, cashews should be just one part of your recovery meal, so consider your meal as a whole. Only choose a larger pack if you’ll divide up the contents and store them in a dry, tightly sealed container.
You want to know how much protein your snack adds to your meal, without counting a whole bag as one portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides nutritional values for a 25-gram handful; after intense exercise, consider the rest of your meal too.
You compare unsalted, unroasted and pre-portioned varieties. Preparation, salt content and portion size are separate factors, so check the label and packaging for each one.
You’re buying for a movie night with others and want to consider flavour, quantity and allergens. Check the information on the exact pack and take the people sharing the snack into account.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values of 5.3 grams of protein and 154 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts; the nutritional values of a specific variety may differ.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your portion | Compare the protein value per 100 grams and calculate it for the amount you serve yourself. | If you want to know what your snack adds to your meal after exercise, check the protein in your own portion. Protein per portion is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Salt and preparation | Check both the ingredients and the salt value. Jumbo lists 0.02 grams of salt per 100 grams for its unroasted variety; for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashews, Jumbo lists 0.92 grams. | If you want to limit salt or choose a savoury variety, compare salt separately from the preparation method. Salt and preparation are the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Flavour and sharing | Check the flavour description and pack size. For example, Lidl Way To Go! is available as a multipack of 3 × 25 grams. | For a movie night with others, choose a flavour and pack size that suit the group; also check the allergen information for everyone who’ll be eating. This is the most important factor for around 21% of consumers. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll use, and store nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. | If you’re buying cashews for more than one occasion, you’ll want to be able to store and use the contents. Pack size and practicality are the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A value per 100 grams doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll eat during the film. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values of 5.3 grams of protein and 154 kcal for 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts.
Calculate the protein and energy values for the same amount as you’ll actually eat.
Jumbo’s 500-gram value pack contains sunflower oil; the 200-gram unroasted variety lists 100% cashew nuts.
Check both the preparation description and the ingredients list rather than relying on the word ‘unsalted’ alone.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. For the specific Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashews, Jumbo lists 0.92 grams of salt per 100 grams.
Compare the salt value separately from the preparation method and choose according to your own preference for a savoury flavour.
A 500-gram pack and a multipack of 3 × 25 grams suit different quantities. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container.
Decide in advance how much you’ll share, and seal the pack securely after use.
The product information reviewed covers Duyvis Cashews Original and the specific Oven Roasted Gezouten variety.
AH Terra Unroasted Cashew Nuts is an unroasted, unsalted variety in a 200-gram pack.
The varieties reviewed differ in their preparation and ingredients, among other things.
Way To Go! Unsalted Cashew Nuts is described as a multipack containing three 25-gram bags.
The product page reviewed is for Trader Joe’s Roasted and Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 250 grams; Aldi is the retailer.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts is an own-brand variety in a 200-gram pack.
The options shown include plain and roasted cashew nuts, with different salt levels and pack sizes. Compare the ingredients, nutritional values and pack size of the variety that suits your movie night.
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An option to compare if you’re looking for cashew nuts with cashew kernels as the only listed ingredient.
The ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels. The nutrition table lists 19.8 grams of protein and 0.028 grams of salt per 100 grams.
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This roasted variety may suit you if you’re looking for a savoury cashew snack for movie night.
The nutrition table lists 18 grams of protein and 0.92 grams of salt per 100 grams. The pack contains 125 grams.
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A salted variety to consider if a savoury flavour matters more to you than a lower salt content.
The ingredients list states 98% cashew, sunflower oil and salt. The nutrition table lists 21 grams of protein and 1.0 gram of salt per 100 grams.
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The 500-gram pack may suit you if you want to share cashew nuts and can store the rest properly.
The ingredients list states 99% cashew nuts and salt. The nutrition table lists 17.4 grams of protein and 0.9 grams of salt per 100 grams.
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This roasted, unsalted variety may suit you if you want to avoid added salt.
The ingredients list states cashew nuts. The nutrition table lists 18.67 grams of protein and 0.067 grams of salt per 100 grams; the pack contains 200 grams.
Multiply the protein per 100 grams by the number of grams in your bowl, then divide by 100. For Jumbo Unroasted Cashew Nuts, for example, the stated 21.5 grams per 100 grams works out at 5.375 grams of protein in 25 grams of cashews.
No. Specific timing isn’t automatically necessary for every person who exercises or every movie night. The Netherlands Association of Sports Nutrition Experts recommends 0.2–0.4 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight within two hours to support recovery after intense exercise; consider this in the context of your whole meal and circumstances.
No. According to the ingredients list, Jumbo’s 500-gram value pack contains sunflower oil as well as 99% cashew nuts, while its 200-gram unroasted variety lists 100% cashew nuts. Check the ingredients on the specific pack.
Store nuts in a dry, tightly sealed container, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Follow the instructions on your pack too; Duyvis recommends storing its opened pack in a light- and airtight container.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack, especially if someone eating with you has an allergy. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; for products that aren’t prepacked, this information must be available in another way.
Don’t eat it if it’s the pack with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. On 20 May 2026, the NVWA reported possible metal fragments in that specific pack. The warning doesn’t automatically identify the separate 250-gram pack.
