Compare cashew nuts based on the protein in the portion you actually use, their ingredients and the pack size that suits your meals. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts; for a specific product, check the nutritional information on its packaging. Cashew nuts aren’t automatically a complete post-workout meal, so consider the other sources of protein in your evening meal too.
You want to know how much protein a portion of cashew nuts adds to your evening meal, without assuming you need a special sports snack. Compare the portion with the rest of your meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists nuts, along with pulses, tofu and tempeh, as plant-based sources of protein.
You’re looking for cashew nuts for a dish whose flavour you want to control yourself. Compare unroasted cashew nuts with fried varieties, and check the ingredients and salt content separately. PLUS and Albert Heijn list different ingredients for their unsalted varieties.
You use cashew nuts in several meals and want to choose a pack that suits your portions and storage routine. The Jumbo range includes different varieties and pack sizes, so compare the specific pack you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to look for | For which consumers |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Work out the nutritional values for your own portion and consider the sources of protein in the whole meal. | If I want to know what my portion adds after exercising, I also look at the rest of my evening meal. Around 34% of consumers put protein content first when choosing. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the number of portions you expect to use; once opened, follow the storage advice on the pack. | When planning my student meals, I want to choose an amount that suits the portions I actually use. Around 33% of consumers mainly plan their shopping around pack size. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the ingredients list and salt content separately. Unroasted, unsalted and oven-roasted don’t mean the same thing. | If I want to add my own herbs and oil, I want to know what’s already in the cashew nuts. Around 20% of consumers put ingredients first. |
| Portioning and storage | Use your own portion as a guide and store opened nuts according to the label, sealed well and in a suitable place. | When I use a pack across several meals, I want to be able to store it properly once opened. Around 13% of consumers prioritise portioning and storage. |
A 25 g portion is only part of 100 g. A larger portion also provides more energy, as well as more protein.
Work out the values on the label for the amount of cashew nuts you actually use in your evening meal.
A larger pack needs a storage routine that suits how you use it once opened.
Choose a size that suits your portions and follow the storage advice on the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing mixed unsalted nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a well-sealed container.
The manufacturer describes Duyvis Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. Jumbo’s product information for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashews lists 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt content as separate features of the specific variety.
A useful point of comparison if you’re weighing up a savoury roasted variety against cashew nuts you season yourself.
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g is a fried variety for anyone looking for a product with no added salt.
A range that lets you compare different preparation methods and pack sizes.
Lidl lists cashew nuts under Alesto and also offers Way To Go cashew nuts as a Fairtrade variety.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted and unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is suited to home cooking and has a short ingredients list.
Compare these Joybuy products by protein and salt per 100 g, ingredients and preparation method. You can also work out the nutritional values for the portion you use in your meal.
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An option to compare if you want to check the protein content and ingredients of a plain variety.
The product information lists 19.8 g of protein and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g, with 100% cashew kernels as the ingredient.
Contains cashew kernels.
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A savoury roasted variety to compare with unsalted options if taste and ingredients matter to you.
The product information lists 18 g of protein, 0.92 g of salt and 98% cashew nuts per 100 g, plus a savoury seasoning mix.
The allergen information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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A roasted, unsalted variety to compare if you want to control the flavour of your dish yourself.
The product information lists 18.67 g of protein and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g; cashew nuts are listed as the ingredient.
Contains cashew nuts.
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A salted variety to compare if you’re looking for a ready-to-use addition to cooking or baking.
The product information lists 16.4 g of protein and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g; cashew kernels and salt are listed as ingredients.
Contains cashew nuts.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 5.3 g of protein for 25 g of unsalted cashew nuts. Nutritional values can vary between products: based on the product information, 25 g of the PLUS and AH varieties reviewed provide 4.625 g and 4.75 g of protein respectively.
No. Consider your whole meal and overall diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists pulses, tofu, tempeh and wholegrain products among plant-based sources of protein, and says most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
Check the label on the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be provided on prepacked products; possible traces of other allergens vary between products.
Follow the storage advice on the pack and seal the cashew nuts tightly. For mixed unsalted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends a cool, dark, dry place and a well-sealed container; the storage period depends on the product label.
Do not eat Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23 September 2026. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about possible metal fragments in that specific batch. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other pack sizes or batches.
