If you want to take in fewer calories from cashew nuts during a snack night, start by looking at how much you eat, then compare the nutritional information for the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts, so unsalted or oven-roasted doesn’t automatically mean low in calories. According to Flink Nederland, the Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted variant reviewed contains 604 kcal per 100 g.
If you want to eat cashew nuts while keeping the energy in your portion in check, pay attention to how much you have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g handful of unsalted cashew nuts. This is a general reference, not the label value for every brand.
If you want to avoid added salt, check that the exact product is described as unsalted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Dutch Wheel of Five; being unsalted says nothing in itself about the energy content.
If you want a roasted variety, compare how it’s prepared and check the salt and energy content separately. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; ALDI describes the Trader Joe’s 250 g pack reviewed as roasted and unsalted.
Start with the portion you weigh out and the nutritional information for the exact pack. Then consider salt, preparation and pack size separately.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in your portion | Compare the kcal per 100 g on the label and weigh your portion. Calculate the energy in your portion using kcal per 100 g × portion in grams ÷ 100. | If I’m keeping an eye on my energy intake during a snack night, I want to know how many grams I’m eating; the per-100 g value doesn’t tell me how much energy is in my own portion. Around 42% of consumers rank energy per portion as their top purchasing priority. |
| Added salt | Check whether the variety is salted or unsalted and look at the salt content; unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories. | If I want to avoid added salt, I look for an unsalted variety and assess the energy content separately. Around 25% of consumers rank no added salt as their top purchasing priority. |
| Preparation method | Check the description of the exact variety and also look for added salt and any oil. | If I’m mainly looking for roasted cashew nuts, I check how they’re described as being prepared without treating this as a sign of lower energy content. Around 17% of consumers rank roasted flavour as their top purchasing priority. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with how you plan to use it and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If I’m choosing a pack for several snack occasions, I check its size and how to store the rest. Around 16% of consumers rank pack choice as their top purchasing priority. |
These descriptions refer to salt or preparation, not necessarily energy content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts. Flink Nederland lists 604 kcal per 100 g for the specific 125 g Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted variant.
Assess salt, preparation method and energy content separately. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then weigh the amount you’re going to eat.
The amount in a pack isn’t necessarily the amount you eat in one evening. Product listings from Albert Heijn, PLUS and ALDI include packs of 125 g, 200 g and 250 g.
Weigh out the amount you want to eat beforehand and store the rest according to the instructions on the pack.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23 September 2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs from this brand.
Check the product name, weight, barcode and best-before date together. Don’t eat a pack that matches the warning.
Worth considering if you’re looking for a salted or oven-roasted variety; bear in mind that not all Duyvis products are the same.
AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts are worth considering if you’re looking for an unsalted variety at this supermarket.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashew nuts in 200 g and 130 g packs.
Lidl describes the product range in question as unsalted cashew nuts.
ALDI describes the 250 g Trader Joe’s pack reviewed as roasted and unsalted.
PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashew Nuts are an option if you’re specifically looking for this combination of preparation characteristics.
This selection includes salted and unsalted cashew nuts, including roasted varieties. Compare the portion size and nutritional information for the exact pack.
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This salted variety is a good fit if you’re looking for savoury cashews; choose a different variety if you want to avoid added salt.
Pack size: 150 g.
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The product information lists 604 kcal per 100 g; weigh your portion to work out the energy in the amount you eat.
According to the ingredients information, cashew kernels are the only ingredient.
Pack size: 160 g.
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This variety is a good fit if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashew nuts with sea salt; consider the preparation method and salt separately from your calorie comparison.
The product information lists 586 kcal and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
Pack size: 125 g.
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This variety is a good fit if you’re looking for roasted cashews with no added salt; assess the energy content separately from your choice of preparation method.
The product information lists 596 kcal and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g.
Pack size: 200 g.
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The product information says these cashews are ready to eat and suitable for sharing. The bag contains 500 g, so decide separately how much to have at each snack occasion.
The product information lists 679 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
Not just because the portion is small. According to the European Commission, a ‘low energy’ claim for solid foods may only be used when they contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general reference works out at 616 kcal per 100 g; Flink Nederland lists 604 kcal per 100 g for the Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted variant reviewed.
No. A smaller amount of the same product doesn’t reduce the energy per 100 g. For a ‘reduced energy’ claim, the European Commission requires a reduction of at least 30% and the label must state the characteristic that reduces the overall energy value.
Read the label and warnings for each specific variety. The NVWA explains that allergens must be clearly listed; Stichting Voedselallergie includes cashew nuts among the types of nuts that need allergen labelling. If someone has a known cashew allergy, cashew nuts aren’t a suitable snack choice.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23 September 2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat a pack that matches these details. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack.
The Jumbo product page for the 130 g pack reviewed warns that young children may choke on nuts. So don’t assume cashew nuts are automatically a suitable snack for children.
