If you want a lighter snack while studying, compare the fat content per 100 grams as well as the nutritional values for a portion you’ve weighed yourself. Unsalted or made without added oil doesn’t automatically mean low in fat, so ordinary cashew nuts cannot simply be considered a proven lower-fat option.
You’re looking for cashew nuts to snack on while studying and want to assess their fat content and your portion size separately. The labels for Duyvis, AH Biologisch and Jumbo show that unroasted or roasted varieties made without added oil still contain fat. Product information is from Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
Your main priority is an unsalted snack with a simple ingredient list, not necessarily a lower-fat product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts, kernels and seeds in its Wheel of Five.
You buy cashew nuts for several study sessions and want to match the pack size to your portions and storage needs. AH Biologisch lists a 25-gram portion; also check the storage advice on the packaging of the variety you buy.
First, compare the exact product variety per 100 grams, then decide how much you want to eat during a study session. According to the European Commission, the claim ‘low fat’ for solid foods means no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 grams. A difference between ordinary cashew products does not, by itself, substantiate an authorised ‘reduced fat’ claim.
As an example, based on the label for Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted, a 25-gram portion contains 10.75 grams of fat and around 146.5 kcal. This is a portion for comparison, not personalised nutrition advice. The label values are from Albert Heijn.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Check the fat in grams per 100 grams for the exact product variety and read the precise claim on the packaging. | If I’m mainly looking for a demonstrably lower fat content while studying, I check both the label and the claim. Around 36% of consumers prioritise fat content when making this choice. |
| Portion size and energy | Compare products using the same portion weight and convert the nutritional values per 100 grams to the amount you’ve chosen. | If I want to decide in advance how much I’ll eat during a study session, I weigh my portion and compare like with like. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt per 100 grams, ingredients list and allergen information separately. | If I mainly want an unsalted snack with a simple ingredient list, I look beyond the fat figure. Around 21% of consumers focus primarily on salt and ingredients when making this choice. |
| Packaging and storage | Match the net weight to your planned portions and follow the storage advice for that particular variety. | If I’m buying for several study sessions, I want to know how many portions the pack contains and how to store them after opening. Around 14% of consumers prioritise planning around the packaging. |
The percentages refer to these distinct purchasing priorities and are not measured market shares. If you have allergies, also check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted lists 43 grams of fat per 100 grams. So roasting without added oil doesn’t automatically make the product low in fat.
Check the total fat per 100 grams and assess the exact claim on the packaging separately from the preparation method.
The product pages list different portion sizes, including 25 grams for AH Biologisch and 30 grams for Duyvis. This means a per-portion comparison may involve different amounts.
Compare per 100 grams first, then convert both products to the same portion weight of your choice.
A product containing only cashew nuts as an ingredient may still carry a warning about the possible presence of other nuts or peanuts.
Check the ingredients, allergen information and warnings about possible cross-contamination separately.
The variety reviewed is described as oven-roasted without added oil.
AH Biologisch Cashewnoten ongebrand is an unroasted, unsalted variety.
According to the product page, the unroasted cashew nuts reviewed have a simple recipe.
Lidl Netherlands describes its Alesto Way To Go cashew nuts as Fairtrade.
ALDI Netherlands describes Trader Joe’s cashew nuts as roasted and unsalted, in a 250-gram pack.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand is an unroasted, unsalted variety.
No. Don’t treat these claims as interchangeable. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 grams. A difference between two ordinary cashew products does not, by itself, substantiate an authorised comparative claim.
Multiply the value per 100 grams by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Use the same portion weight when comparing products, as manufacturers may list different portion sizes. The European Union sets out nutrition declarations per 100 grams or 100 millilitres.
Follow the storage advice for the variety you buy. Duyvis recommends storing its product in a cool, dry place and putting an opened bag in a light- and airtight container. Jumbo recommends storing its product in a cool, dry, dark place.
Before buying, read the allergen information and warnings about possible cross-contamination on the packaging. The NVWA states that prepacked products must display allergen information on the label.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 applied only to 170-gram packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashew nuts with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments: do not eat this specific pack. The warning applies to a specific batch and is not a general condemnation of ALDI cashew nuts.
