For an active summer holiday, compare the nutritional values for the exact type of cashew nuts and the portion you actually eat. Choose unsalted if you want to avoid added salt. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts. This contributes to your overall diet; it is not evidence of a recovery benefit. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport do not need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
If you keep training while you’re away, consider the protein in your portion and your overall eating habits. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general nutritional values for unsalted cashew nuts; these are not product-specific measurements or sports tests.
If you eat nuts often and want to avoid added salt, check both the salt content and the ingredients. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; unsalted alone does not tell you whether a variety is roasted or contains oil.
If you’re taking cashew nuts on day trips or a longer stay, check the quantity, whether the pack can be resealed and the storage instructions for that variety.
First compare nutritional values for the same portion, then check the salt and ingredients. If you’re taking a pack with you, consider how to reseal it and how to store it.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the same portion size and consider the nutritional value alongside your overall eating habits. | If I have something to eat after exercise, I want to know what my portion adds and how it fits into my day; around 42% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt content and whether oil has been added or the nuts have been roasted. | If I snack on cashew nuts often, I want to know whether the variety suits my preference for unsalted nuts and an appropriate ingredients list; around 25% of consumers put those ingredients first. |
| Taking them with you and storage | Check the net weight, how to close the pack and the storage instructions once opened. | For day trips, I want to take an amount that suits how I’ll use it and be able to reseal the pack properly after opening; around 33% of consumers prioritise portability and storage. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts. A larger amount provides more of both; the contents of a bag are not a recommended portion size.
Compare the same portion size and decide in advance how much you want to take with you or eat.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; the product specification lists 1.5 g of salt per 100 g.
Check the preparation method and salt content separately. Don’t choose based only on the words ‘oven-roasted’ or ‘without added oil’.
The details below apply to the varieties mentioned, not to a brand’s entire range.
Cashews Original and Cashews Sea Salt are savoury varieties sold in 125 g packs.
The 170 g AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts cup is a roasted variety containing extra-large cashew nuts.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts are available in a 200 g pack; the range also includes other pack sizes and preparation methods.
Lidl has a product page for unsalted cashew nuts and a Way To Go range.
Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Cashew Nuts are listed as a 250 g variety.
PLUS offers unroasted unsalted cashew nuts and roasted unsalted Fairtrade cashew nuts in 200 g bags.
These Joybuy products include both salted and unsalted cashew nuts. Compare the nutritional values and packaging for each variety, and choose a portion that matches what you actually eat.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a salted snack and want to compare the protein content per 100 g.
Lists 21.0 g of protein per 100 g; contains 98% cashew nuts, sunflower oil and 1.0% salt.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a product with cashew nuts as its only ingredient.
Lists 100% cashew kernels, 19.8 g of protein and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g; the pack contains 160 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for oven-roasted cashew nuts and want to take the salt content into account too.
Lists 18 g of protein and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g; according to the product description, the nuts are roasted without added fat or oil.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a larger pack and want to weigh out your own portions.
Lists 17.4 g of protein and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g; contains 99% cashew nuts with salt. The pack contains 500 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts with no added salt.
Lists 18.67 g of protein and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g; the pack contains 200 g.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport do not need special shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. Protein requirements can be higher for strength or endurance sports, so consider your overall diet rather than just the protein content of one snack.
Compare the same amount, for example 25 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 5.3 g of protein in that amount of unsalted cashew nuts; the AH pack checked also gives 25 g as the portion size. The contents of the pack are not a recommended portion size.
Follow the instructions on the pack of the variety you have. AH recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and closing it securely after use; Jumbo also recommends storing it in a cool, dry, dark place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a tough texture and mould as signs that unsalted mixed nuts have deteriorated; this is not a shelf-life guarantee for your specific product.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack. The NVWA requires clear allergen information on labels. Cashew nuts themselves are relevant if you need to avoid cashews; ‘unsalted’ or ‘without added oil’ says nothing about whether allergens are present.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashew nuts, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat that specified pack because it may contain metal fragments. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or varieties, such as the 250 g pack mentioned above.
