If you want to eat fewer calories during a TV night, start by weighing your portion and comparing the nutritional values per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim. The labels on the AH, PLUS and Jumbo cashew nuts mentioned here list between 598 and 622 kcal per 100 g. So, unsalted or made without added cooking oil does not mean low in energy: choose the preparation you prefer, and keep an eye on your portion size and salt content too.
You want to keep eating cashew nuts while watching TV, but decide for yourself how much to serve. Compare the value on the label with the weight of your portion; Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts.
You’re looking for an unsalted snack with a simple ingredients list. Check how the nuts are prepared too: an unsalted variety may still contain sunflower oil.
You want a roasted or savoury snack, while keeping an eye on how much you eat. Check the exact pack for its energy, salt and ingredients; the preparation method alone won’t tell you how much of each is in your portion.
First decide how much you want to eat, then compare the ingredients, preparation method and pack size. The breakdown below is based on consumers looking for a considered TV snack made with cashew nuts; each row describes one main purchasing priority.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Weigh your portion and calculate kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. Always compare the same weight. | If you want to know how many calories are in your own bowl, look at both the label and the amount you serve yourself. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the calories in their portion. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and check the salt value separately; see whether the nuts contain only cashew nuts or oil as well. | If you want to avoid added salt and prefer a short ingredients list, check both rather than relying on the word ‘unsalted’. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check whether the cashew nuts are unroasted, fried in oil or oven-roasted, and whether any flavouring has been added. | If you’re mainly looking for a roasted or savoury flavour, you’ll want to know what else is included in the seasoning. Around 21% of consumers put flavour and preparation first. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, decide how much to weigh out each time, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If you want to spread the contents over several snack times, pack size and resealing the pack properly after opening are practical considerations. Around 14% of consumers put these packaging considerations first. |
The unsalted varieties from AH and Jumbo included in this comparison contain sunflower oil and both list 622 kcal per 100 g. The salt description therefore doesn’t tell you how much energy the product provides.
Check the salt, ingredients and energy values separately on the pack.
The packs of the products mentioned range from 170 to 500 g. The net weight isn’t automatically the amount to eat during one TV night.
Weigh your portion beforehand and store the rest according to the instructions.
A larger pack needs to be portioned out if you want to spread its contents over several snack times.
AH Terra lists 599 kcal per 100 g, while PLUS unroasted lists 598 kcal. For a 25 g portion, that’s a difference of 0.25 kcal.
When the difference is this small, take your preferences for ingredients, preparation and portioning into account too.
Duyvis describes its oven-roasted preparation as made without added oil, while the product information also mentions a savoury seasoning containing salt.
Check the nutrition table and ingredients list on the exact pack.
The examples below refer to specific products; they are not a judgement on a brand’s full range.
Duyvis describes its Original/Oven roasted range as oven-roasted and made without added cooking oil.
The products mentioned include both unroasted and fried unsalted cashew nuts.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is an unsalted variety with sunflower oil in the ingredients list.
Lidl Netherlands lists unsalted cashew nuts in a 500 g pack and names Alesto as its own-brand nuts range.
The Dutch ALDI page lists TRADER JOE’S Cashewnoten geroosterd en ongezouten 250 g.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is an option made with cashew nuts alone, according to its ingredients list.
These Joybuy products are cashew nuts for anyone who wants to choose their own portion size, preparation or flavour.
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A good fit if you want to weigh out your own portion and are looking for a product with cashew kernels as its only ingredient.
The product information lists 604 kcal per 100 g and a net weight of 160 g.
Contains cashew kernels; check the allergen information if anyone sharing it has an allergy.
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A good fit if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashew nuts with a savoury flavour and want to decide on the portion size yourself.
The product information lists 586 kcal and 0.92 g salt per 100 g; the pack contains 125 g.
The allergen information also lists gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts with sunflower oil and salt, and want to portion them yourself.
The product information lists 2,555 kJ per 100 g and a net weight of 150 g.
The ingredients list includes 98% cashew, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts with no added salt and want to decide how much to have at each snack time.
The product information lists 596 kcal per 100 g and a net weight of 200 g.
The ingredients list includes cashew nuts.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a larger pack of lightly salted cashew nuts and want to weigh out your own portions.
The product information lists 679 kcal and 1.2 g salt per 100 g; the pack contains 500 g.
Contains cashew.
Not based on the label values mentioned here. According to the European Commission, a ‘low energy’ claim for solid foods requires a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g; the labels on the AH, PLUS and Jumbo varieties mentioned here list between 598 and 622 kcal per 100 g. A smaller portion contains fewer calories from the same product, but doesn’t change its composition per 100 g.
No, 25 g is used here as a reference portion for comparing products at the same weight, not as personal dietary advice. Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts. To work out the energy in a branded product, use the label value per 100 g and the weight you actually serve yourself.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. AH Terra and AH unsalted recommend storing their products in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack tightly after use. Voedingscentrum also recommends keeping nuts somewhere cool, dark and dry; storage times for another type of nut or a nut mix don’t automatically apply to cashew nuts.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. The cashew products mentioned contain cashew; some product information also lists other allergens. ‘Unsalted’ and ‘unroasted’ tell you nothing about allergens. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 applies only to TRADER JOE’S unsalted cashew nuts 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the affected pack. The warning does not apply to all ALDI cashew nuts.
