If you want to snack mindfully, weigh your portion and compare the nutritional information for the exact product. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, 25 g of unsalted cashews provides an average of 154 kcal. Unsalted or made without added oil does not mean low in calories; salt, ingredients and portion size can also vary from one product to another.
You want to know how much energy your chosen amount provides. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 154 kcal per 25 g handful of unsalted cashews. Weighing them out helps you keep track of your portion.
You’re looking for a nut snack without added salt and also check the ingredients list. Unsalted varieties may still contain oil.
You want a pack to last for several afternoons, so you check the size, resealability and storage instructions. One pack is not necessarily one snack portion; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Start with the amount you plan to eat, then compare the ingredients, flavour and storage instructions for the exact variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Weigh your planned portion and calculate: kcal per 100 g × portion size in grams ÷ 100. | I want to know how many kcal are in my weighed portion, not just the value per 100 g. Around 36% of consumers prioritise calories per snack portion. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check both the ingredients list and the salt content; unsalted does not automatically mean oil-free. | If I choose unsalted cashews, I also want to know whether oil has been added. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check the exact flavour variety and compare the salt content and ingredients on the label. | If a savoury flavour is the deciding factor for me, I also check how much salt the variety contains. Around 14% of consumers choose flavour or preparation as their first priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight and storage instructions; reseal the pack carefully after opening. | If I want a supply for several afternoons, I need packaging that keeps the cashews well between uses, so I can measure out my own portions. Around 14% of consumers prioritise practical storage. |
| Allergens and safety | Read the latest allergen information and, if there is a warning, check the exact pack, barcode and best-before date. | If I have a relevant allergy or there is a safety warning, I first check whether the product is suitable for me. Around 7% of consumers name personal food safety as their first consideration. |
Unsalted tells you about the salt content, not the amount of energy. For a ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g.
Base your choice on the nutritional information for the exact variety and the amount you actually weigh out.
Labels may refer to different portion sizes. For example, the AH variety reviewed lists a 25 g portion, while Duyvis gives an average of 30 g for the salted variety reviewed.
Compare the values per 100 g first, then calculate them for the same snack portion size.
Preparation method, ingredients and salt content can vary, even when the brand and weight are the same.
Check the exact flavour variety and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
A bag or tub may contain several snack portions; the whole pack is not automatically one portion.
Put the amount you plan to eat in a separate bowl and reseal the rest carefully after use.
The Oven roasted cashews salted variety reviewed is an option if you’re after a savoury flavour.
The AH Unsalted Cashews variety reviewed comes in a 170 g tub.
The Jumbo Unsalted Cashews variety reviewed comes in a 200 g pack.
The unroasted, unsalted cashews reviewed come in a 200 g bag.
Lidl lists cashews in several varieties, including unsalted and spicy roasted.
Dutch product information lists Trader Joe's roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
This selection of Joybuy products is suited to dry-roasted cashews as an afternoon snack.
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An option if you’re looking for dry-roasted cashews and the savoury seasoning is part of what you’re considering.
The product information lists 586 kcal per 100 g; a weighed 25 g portion works out at around 147 kcal.
The product information also lists 0.92 g of salt per 100 g. Weigh your portion if you want to estimate the calories in your snack.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on your label by the number of grams you weigh out, then divide by 100. Use the information on your exact pack, as values can vary between varieties.
No. A small portion does not make the product low in calories as a nutrition claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for this claim. You can, however, state how many kcal a weighed portion contains.
Store nuts in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. For the variety reviewed, Albert Heijn advises storing them in a cool, dark, dry place and resealing the pack carefully after use.
Yes. Unsalted does not mean that cross-contamination with peanuts is ruled out. The PLUS pack reviewed states that the product may contain peanuts; if you have a relevant allergy, check the latest allergen information.
Do not eat Trader Joe's Unsalted Cashews 170 g with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned that they may contain metal fragments; the warning applies to that specific pack and batch.
