People who plan their protein intake around exercise
You want to know how much protein your usual snack portion contributes to your diet, without automatically treating cashew nuts as a complete post-exercise meal.
Who are these cashew nuts for?
Everyday unsalted snackers
You’re looking for cashew nuts to enjoy regularly and want to compare the salt, preparation method and ingredients carefully.
Online grocery shoppers
You want your cashew nuts delivered with your regular groceries and need to distinguish between an online ordering option and a shop’s range.
What to look for in cashew nuts for sport-focused shopping
The main things to consider are portion size, ingredients, delivery options and how much you can store properly.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
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| Protein in the portion you eat | Compare the protein per 100 g and work out how much that is in your own portion; compare the energy per portion too, if useful. | If you want to know how much protein your snack portion provides, calculate it based on the amount you actually eat. Around 31% of consumers say protein content is their top priority. |
| Unsalted options for regular snacking | Check the ingredients, preparation method and salt content per 100 g; unroasted and unsalted are different qualities. | If you eat cashew nuts often and want to take added salt into account, the ingredients and salt content are important points of comparison. Around 25% of consumers prioritise unsalted options. |
| Online ordering and delivery | Check that the product page lets you place an order and that the variety is available with your order. | If you want your cashew nuts delivered with your regular groceries, an actual way to order them matters more than simply being listed in a product range. Around 25% of consumers prioritise convenient ordering. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use, and follow the storage instructions once the pack is open. | If you’re looking for an amount that suits your needs and can be stored in a well-sealed pack, both the pack size and storage instructions matter. Around 19% of consumers prioritise value for money in pack size. |
Common mistakes when buying cashew nuts
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Assuming the protein figure per 100 g makes them a complete post-exercise meal
The amount per 100 g isn’t the same as the amount in your snack portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises people who exercise to look at their diet as a whole and eat a varied range of foods.
Calculate the protein in the portion you actually eat and consider the snack as part of your overall meals and daily diet.
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Confusing a product range page with a delivery option
Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t sell groceries through its online shop or app and doesn’t offer grocery delivery. The ALDI product page we reviewed directs shoppers to visit a store.
Check whether you can actually add the specific cashew nuts to an online grocery order.
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Assuming all Duyvis cashew varieties are the same
Duyvis describes Original as oven-roasted without added oil, and Sea Salt as seasoned with sea salt. The varieties therefore differ in their descriptions and ingredients.
Compare the full variety name and ingredients list, not just the brand or pack weight.
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Automatically choosing the largest pack as the most convenient
The packs in the examples we reviewed have different net weights. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a well-sealed pack in a dry place.
Choose an amount that suits your needs and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
Brands and ordering options to compare
Duyvis
The varieties we reviewed include Original and Sea Salt, with different descriptions of their preparation and flavour.
- Duyvis describes Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
- Duyvis describes Sea Salt as seasoned with sea salt; the features of one variety don’t automatically apply to the other.
Albert Heijn
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts we reviewed are a supermarket own-brand option that you can order online.
- The product information lists the ingredients, nutritional values, portion size and storage instructions.
- This information applies to the variety we reviewed, not necessarily to the whole range.
Jumbo
The Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g we reviewed are an own-brand option for online grocery shopping.
- The product page lists the nutritional values and ingredients for this pack.
- The ingredients of this variety don’t automatically tell you about other Jumbo cashew nuts.
PLUS
PLUS lists 200 g of unsalted, unroasted cashew nuts and offers online ordering, delivery or collection.
- Cashew nuts are listed as an ingredient in the variety we reviewed.
- Check the product information and availability for your order; details may change.
Lidl
Lidl lists unsalted cashew nuts in its range, but directs shoppers to visit a store to buy them.
- There’s a Dutch product range page for unsalted cashew nuts.
- Lidl Netherlands says groceries aren’t sold through its online shop or Lidl app and aren’t delivered.
ALDI
The ALDI product page we reviewed shows 250 g of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts and directs shoppers to visit a store.
- The store’s product information describes this specific pack as roasted and unsalted.
- The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies only to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026; it doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack.
Joybuy products to help you choose
These Joybuy products include Original Flavour, roasted, unsalted and salted cashew varieties. Compare the variety name, pack and available product information with your own preferences.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
A good option if you’re looking for a cashew variety with Original Flavour and want to compare the nutritional information for your own portion.
The product name specifies a 160 g pack. Contains cashew kernels; not suitable for people with a cashew allergy.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
A good option if you’re looking for a roasted Duyvis variety and want to compare its ingredients with other cashew nuts.
The product name specifies a 125 g pack. The allergen information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
A good option if you want to compare salted cashew nuts with unsalted varieties.
The product name specifies a 150 g pack. The product information describes these cashew nuts as salted.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
A good option if you’re looking for roasted cashew nuts with no added salt.
The product name specifies a 200 g pack. The product information lists cashew nuts and other tree nuts.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 grade 500 g
A good option if you want to compare cashew nuts with purple skin in a larger pack.
The product name specifies 180 grade and a 500 g pack. Contains cashew kernels; not suitable for people with a cashew allergy.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need special protein products if you exercise?
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet. So look at your diet as a whole, not just your portion of cashew nuts.
How do you work out the protein in your snack portion?
Multiply the protein per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Jumbo lists 21.5 g of protein per 100 g for Jumbo Unsalted Cashew Nuts 200 g; a 25 g portion would provide 5.4 g of protein. This is an example portion, not a personal recommendation.
Can you have cashew nuts delivered with your online groceries?
AH, Jumbo and PLUS offer ways to order online; check whether the specific variety is available with your order. Lidl Netherlands says it doesn’t sell groceries through its online shop or app and doesn’t offer grocery delivery.
Does ‘unsalted’ mean cashew nuts are suitable for people with a nut or peanut allergy?
No. The Jumbo variety we reviewed contains cashew nuts and may contain other nuts and peanuts; the PLUS variety we reviewed may contain peanuts. The NVWA requires clear allergen information on labels. If you have a relevant allergy, always check the information on the exact pack.
Which ALDI cashew nuts are covered by the NVWA warning?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applies to 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The warning mentions possible metal fragments and advises against eating this specific pack; check that the pack and details match.