If you want to keep an eye on your energy intake during a night shift, first decide how many cashew nuts to take with you and calculate the energy for that weighed portion. The Voedingscentrum lists an average of 154 kcal per 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts; choosing a smaller portion doesn’t make the nuts themselves low in calories. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of no more than 40 kcal per 100 grams for the ‘low energy’ claim.
You want to take cashew nuts with you and know how much energy you’re actually eating. Weigh your portion and check the nutritional information for the exact product; the Voedingscentrum gives an average of 154 kcal per 25 grams for unsalted cashew nuts.
You want to avoid added salt and tell the difference between unroasted, fried and oven-roasted nuts. Check the ingredients: unsalted nuts may contain oil, while a variety roasted without oil may still contain salt.
You want to prepare a portion at home, take it with you and store the rest properly. AH Leefstijl recommends preparing and portioning snacks in advance; the Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
First, decide how much you want to eat during your shift. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific variety, and choose a pack you can portion and store at home.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Check the kcal per 100 grams, weigh your portion and calculate: kcal per 100 grams × portion in grams ÷ 100. | If you want to keep track of your energy intake during a night shift, consider both the amount you’ve weighed out and the nutritional information for your chosen variety. Around 46% of consumers make the energy content of the portion they eat their top purchasing priority. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read both the ingredients list and the salt content per 100 grams; check separately whether oil, salt or flavourings have been added. | If you want to avoid added salt or prefer a simple ingredients list, cooking-method descriptions alone aren’t enough. Around 27% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight, weigh out what you’ll take with you in advance, and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If you want to prepare your snack before your shift, a pack you can portion at home and seal tightly will help. Around 27% of consumers prioritise preparation and storage. |
Eating fewer grams reduces the energy in your portion, but it doesn’t change the nutritional value per 100 grams.
Weigh the amount you’re taking with you and calculate its energy content. Don’t describe a product as ‘low calorie’ just because you’ve chosen a small portion.
Duyvis says its Cashews Original are roasted without added oil; the manufacturer also lists 1.5 g of salt per 100 grams.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt content separately.
The AH product reviewed contains 170 grams and lists a portion size of 25 grams. The net weight and portion size are therefore two different things.
Weigh out what you’re taking with you in advance and seal the rest of the pack according to the storage instructions.
Duyvis Cashews Original is a savoury, oven-roasted variety in a 125-gram pack.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts reviewed are a fried own-brand variety in a 170-gram pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts is a 200-gram own-brand variety that you can portion at home.
Lidl describes a 500-gram unsalted cashew product as an in-store item.
ALDI’s range includes a Trader Joe’s variety: 250 grams of roasted, unsalted cashew nuts.
PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashew Nuts is a 200-gram own-brand variety.
This selection includes salted and unsalted cashew nuts, including roasted varieties. Compare the nutritional information for the pack you choose and weigh your portion; the preparation method or a smaller pack doesn’t automatically make cashew nuts low in calories.
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The title describes salted cashew nuts in a 150 g pack; choose this variety only if salted nuts suit your preferences.
Before calculating the energy in your portion, check the pack for the nutritional information and the basis it’s given on.
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The title describes a 160 g Original Flavour variety. If you want to monitor your energy intake, weigh your portion and use the nutritional information for this exact pack.
Check the ingredients list and nutritional information on the label before comparing this variety with other cashew nuts.
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This Duyvis variety may suit you if you’re looking for savoury, dry-roasted cashews; the product information lists sea salt.
If you want to take these values into account when choosing, check the salt and energy content per 100 grams in the product information.
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The title describes a 200 g roasted, unsalted variety. It may suit you if you want to avoid added salt.
Unsalted doesn’t tell you how much energy the nuts provide. Weigh your portion and check the nutritional information per 100 grams on the pack.
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The title describes a 500 g pack. If you’re buying this amount for night shifts, weigh out portions in advance and follow the storage instructions after opening.
Check the label for the nutritional information, salt content and ingredients before putting together your portion.
No, don’t assume they are. The Voedingscentrum lists an average of 154 kcal per 25 grams of unsalted cashew nuts. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 grams for the ‘low energy’ claim.
Weigh out your snack before your shift and store the rest according to the storage instructions. AH Leefstijl recommends preparing and portioning snacks in advance; the Voedingscentrum advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
No. The AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed contain sunflower oil, while Duyvis says its Cashews Original are roasted without added oil but lists 1.5 g of salt per 100 grams. So check the ingredients and salt content separately on the pack.
Don’t choose cashew nuts as a snack if you’re allergic to cashews: cashews themselves are the allergen, and an unsalted preparation doesn’t change that. Also check the allergen information on the specific pack; for the product reviewed, PLUS states that it may contain peanuts.
Don’t eat Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 170 grams, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerns possible metal fragments in that specific pack and date; it doesn’t apply to all cashew nuts from ALDI or Trader Joe’s.
