If you want to avoid added salt, start with an unsalted option. To check how it fits your protein target, compare the nutritional information with the portion you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 5.3 grams of protein per 25-gram portion of unsalted cashews. However, one snack is not a complete recovery meal and doesn’t, on its own, tell you anything about your overall diet.
You want to know how much protein your snack actually provides, rather than looking only at the figure per 100 grams. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars.
You’re looking for cashews to take with you or have alongside a meal, and want to keep an eye on added salt. Unsalted, unroasted and roasted are different product characteristics, so check the label of the option you’re considering.
You’re comparing unroasted, roasted and oven-roasted cashews, and looking for a pack that suits how you’ll use them. Product listings show different preparation methods and pack sizes; they don’t rank the quality of the protein.
Check the nutrition table for the exact product and work out the values for the portion you’ll actually eat.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your portion | Compare the protein per 100 grams and calculate the amount for the portion you’ll take with you. Use the information on the exact pack. | If I’m judging my snack by its protein content, I want to know how much protein my own portion provides. This is the main consideration for around 36% of consumers. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read the ingredients list and compare the salt per 100 grams. If you have a food allergy, check the allergen information on the exact pack. | If I want to avoid added salt or certain ingredients, I want to be able to check what’s in the product before buying. This is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Preparation and convenience for snacking | Check whether the nuts are unroasted, roasted or oven-roasted, and decide in advance how much you want to take with you. | If I’m looking for a particular preparation method for a snack on the go, I want to be able to choose that separately from the protein content. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I don’t eat cashews often, I want to choose an amount I can store appropriately. This is the main concern for around 14% of consumers. |
A figure per 100 grams doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get from the amount you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 5.3 grams of protein per 25-gram portion of unsalted cashews.
Calculate the nutritional values for your chosen portion, and consider the snack as part of your overall diet.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. For a separately reviewed salted Duyvis product, Flink lists 1.5 grams of salt per 100 grams; this figure doesn’t automatically apply to other products.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt content separately on the pack you choose.
A larger pack won’t necessarily suit how you use the product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Choose an amount you can store properly, and follow the product-specific storage instructions too.
A pack left open for longer than you can use it may lead to unnecessary waste.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted, with a savoury flavour and no added oil.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts is a supermarket own-brand option for anyone keeping an eye on added salt.
Jumbo lists cashews in unsalted, salted and unroasted options, with a range of pack sizes.
Lidl lists 500-gram packs of unsalted cashews, marked as available in store only.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250-gram pack.
PLUS lists 200-gram packs of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
This selection includes plain, roasted and salted cashews in different pack sizes, with nutritional information you can compare.
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An option to consider if you want to check the stated protein content and ingredients of cashews with no added ingredients.
The product information lists 19.8 g of protein per 100 g, a 160 g pack and 100% cashew kernels.
Contains cashews.
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A roasted option to compare if you’re also keeping an eye on salt and ingredients.
The product information lists 18 g of protein and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
The allergen information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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A salted option if you want to consider the preparation method and salt content separately.
The product information lists 21 g of protein and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients list includes 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt.
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A larger pack to consider if you can store the contents appropriately.
The product information lists 17.4 g of protein and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g; the description states that it contains 99% cashews.
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A roasted option labelled unsalted, for anyone keeping an eye on preparation and salt.
The product information lists 18.67 g of protein and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g; the pack contains 200 g.
Contains cashews.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 5.3 grams of protein per 25 grams of unsalted cashews. This is a general product value; before buying, check the nutrition table for the exact product.
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 requirements may be higher if you do strength or endurance training, so consider your overall diet.
Cashews are one of the tree nut allergens. Pre-packed products must show allergen information on the label; for unpackaged products, the seller must make this information available in another way. Before buying, ask about allergens in both the nuts and the meal.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them cool, giving 10 to 15 °C as an example; also follow the instructions on the pack.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170-gram packs of TRADER JOE'S unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the contents of these packs. The stated best-before date, 23 September 2026, has passed; this does not make an affected pack you may have stored at home safe to eat. The warning does not apply to all ALDI cashews.
