For Schiphol, take a measured portion of cashew nuts with you rather than assuming the product itself is low in calories. The Duyvis, PLUS, Albert Heijn and Jumbo labels compared here list 586–622 kcal per 100 g, well above the 40 kcal per 100 g limit for a ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods, as described by the European Commission. Also decide whether lower salt, convenient portion packs or buying in advance matters most to you.
You want to take cashew nuts with you, so you compare the energy per 100 g as well as how much you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts; labels for specific varieties may differ.
You want to open a measured portion while travelling, rather than serving some out of a large bag yourself. Lidl describes the Way To Go! pack as a multipack of 3 x 25 g.
You want to sort out your snack in advance or find out where there’s a supermarket at the airport. Schiphol confirms there’s an Albert Heijn at Plaza, but the store’s location doesn’t guarantee that a specific variety of cashew nuts will be available.
First decide how much you want to take with you. Then compare energy and salt per 100 g, and finally check whether the packaging suits your travel plans.
The percentages relate to consumers considering cashew nuts as a travel snack for a journey via Schiphol; each one highlights the most important buying priority.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and calculate this for the amount you want to eat. | If you mainly want to weigh up the energy in your snack, check both the label and the weight of your portion. Around 39% of consumers prioritise calorie intake. |
| Portion convenience | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one; a large pack isn’t automatically one portion. | If you want to open a pre-measured bag while travelling, portion packs are a practical choice. Around 23% of consumers prioritise portion convenience. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt per 100 g and the ingredients list; unsalted doesn’t always mean exactly 0 g of salt. | If you’re looking for an unsalted variety, compare the exact product labels rather than relying on the flavour name alone. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this combination of ingredients. |
| Buying before you travel | Check which shop is on your route, and don’t assume a specific product will be in stock at Schiphol. | If you want to sort out your snack in advance, it helps to plan your purchase and portions before you leave. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this planning. |
For a fair comparison, use the same quantity: calculate kcal per portion as kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. The 25 g shown on some labels is a suggested serving size, not personalised dietary advice.
These are different product characteristics. For example, Albert Heijn lists 586 kcal per 100 g for the specific Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted variety. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim.
Check energy and salt separately, and compare the nutritional information for the exact variety.
Albert Heijn lists four 25 g portions in the 100 g pack of AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts. So the pack weight doesn’t tell you how much you’ll eat in one sitting.
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you, or choose a pack with individually marked portions.
The specific Duyvis Noten cashews sea salt and PLUS Unsalted unroasted cashew nuts varieties both list 598 kcal per 100 g, but their salt content is 2.3 g and 0.07 g respectively. The labels show that flavour, energy and salt are separate points of comparison.
Choose sea salt for the flavour if you prefer it, not because you assume it offers a calorie or salt benefit.
The NVWA warning applies only to Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA warned that the product may contain metal fragments.
If you have this exact pack, don’t eat the cashew nuts. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or varieties.
The nutritional information below applies to the varieties and labels specified, not to every product from each brand.
Among the varieties listed, you can compare a salted oven-roasted option and a sea salt option for energy and salt.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts (100 g) are an option if you want to measure out your own portion.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g are an unsalted variety that you can portion yourself.
PLUS Unsalted unroasted cashew nuts 200 g are a good fit if you want to portion out this variety yourself.
The packs mentioned offer a choice between a multipack and a larger bag from which you can portion out what you need.
Under its Trader Joe’s brand, ALDI lists roasted unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack, among other products.
These Joybuy products include cashew nuts in different pack sizes, in both salted and unsalted varieties. Compare the nutritional information on the pack and choose a portion to suit your journey.
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This salted variety is an option if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat cashew snack; decide for yourself how much to take with you.
Pack weight: 150 g.
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The product name specifies Purple-Shell Cashews; if energy is important to your choice, compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the pack.
Pack weight: 500 g.
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The product name indicates an original-flavour variety; check the label if you want to compare energy per 100 g.
Pack weight: 160 g.
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The product name describes roasted, unsalted cashew nuts. Unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories, so check the energy on the label too.
Pack weight: 200 g.
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At 120 g, this is the smallest pack in this selection; the pack weight doesn’t tell you how much energy the nuts provide per 100 g.
The product name specifies salted cashew nuts in shell.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim. The cashew varieties mentioned, at 586–622 kcal per 100 g, don’t meet this limit; eating a smaller portion doesn’t change the energy per 100 g.
Schiphol lists cheese and other food products as permitted in hand luggage; regular solid cashew nuts come under this food category. Liquid or spreadable foods are subject to the liquids rules. Follow the instructions from security staff.
No, cashew butter is covered by the rules for liquids and gels. The Dutch government states that containers must hold no more than 100 ml and must all fit into one transparent, resealable bag with a maximum capacity of 1 litre; each person may take one bag. These rules apply to that type of product, not to whole, solid cashew nuts.
No, cashew nuts aren’t a suitable choice if you need to avoid cashews. Also read the allergen information on the exact pack, as it clearly lists any other allergens it contains.
Yes, don’t eat the exact pack affected. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026; the date passing doesn’t cancel the warning. It doesn’t automatically apply to other packs.
