If you want to be mindful of the energy you get from cashews, weigh out the amount you plan to serve beforehand. Unsalted or roasted doesn’t automatically mean low in calories. The Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews, so portion size and the nutritional information for your chosen variety are what matter.
You want to keep eating cashews while keeping an eye on the energy in your portion. Weighing them out gives you more control than assuming unsalted nuts are low in energy. The Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal per 25 g handful of unsalted cashews.
You’re looking for an unsalted variety and also choosing between unroasted and roasted. These are ways the product is prepared, not proof that it contains fewer calories.
You’re buying for several guests and want to organise portions, leftovers and allergen information properly. The NVWA sets out separate information requirements for professional sellers of non-prepacked products.
Choose this if: you want an unsalted option that hasn’t been roasted. PLUS lists a 200 g unsalted, unroasted variety.
Bear in mind: being unroasted doesn’t in itself tell you anything about the calorie content; check the nutritional information.
Choose this if: you want roasted cashews without added salt. ALDI lists a 250 g Trader Joe’s variety.
Bear in mind: a pack isn’t automatically a portion for one guest.
Choose this if: you deliberately want a salted snack; Jumbo lists Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashews, 125 gr.
Bear in mind: weigh out this variety too, and assess its energy content separately from its salt content and preparation method.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g on the pack and work out the portion: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. The Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews. | If you mainly want to match your portion to your energy intake at the buffet, weigh it out beforehand rather than serving by eye. Around 42% of consumers prioritise energy per portion. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the exact variety and read the salt content on the label; assess energy separately from salt. The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in its general dietary advice. | If you’re mainly looking for an unsalted variety, check both the product description and the nutritional information. Around 25% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Preparation method | Choose deliberately between unroasted and roasted, and check separately whether the nuts are salted. ‘No added oil’ or ‘roasted’ doesn’t automatically tell you anything about the energy content. | If the preparation method is the main difference that matters to you, compare it separately from salt and energy. Around 17% of consumers prioritise this preference. |
| Quantity and storage | Work out how much you need based on the number of guests and portions. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place, as recommended by the Voedingscentrum. | For a buffet with several guests, choosing a suitable pack size can help reduce leftovers; keep the allergen information handy too. Around 16% of consumers prioritise pack size and buffet organisation. |
A product description about salt or preparation doesn’t tell you how much energy the nuts contain. The Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews.
Choose the salt level and preparation method separately, then calculate the energy in your portion using the values on the current label.
The product examples reviewed vary in net weight, including 200 g, 250 g and 500 g packs. Pack weight and the amount you serve each guest are two different things.
First decide how much you want to serve each guest, then adjust your shopping to the number of guests. Keep any unserved leftovers sealed.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 and barcode 2003020120930, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that batch, not automatically to other cashews.
Do not eat the batch named in the warning. The fact that its best-before date has now passed doesn’t cancel the warning; check the product and batch details carefully.
There are different preparation methods and salt options to distinguish between on the label.
A supermarket own-brand variety is listed as unsalted cashews.
Unsalted varieties are listed in different net pack sizes.
The product listing is for unsalted cashews.
ALDI lists 250 g packs of Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g pack.
This selection of Joybuy products includes unsalted and salted cashews, with different preparation methods and pack sizes. Compare the listed energy and salt information with the portion you plan to serve, and check the allergen information on the product details.
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The nutritional information provided gives you a basis for calculating the energy in a weighed portion.
Energy: 604 kcal per 100 g. Ingredients: cashew kernels; the product information lists no added salt. Contains cashew, a tree nut.
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This variety is roasted and unsalted; the listed energy per 100 g helps you calculate your chosen portion.
Energy: 596 kcal per 100 g. Contains cashew nuts, a tree nut.
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This is a salted, oven-roasted option; weigh out your portion if you want to manage your energy intake.
Energy: 586 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 0,92 g per 100 g. The product information lists gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens.
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The 500 g pack is a larger quantity to factor in when shopping for a buffet; decide on portions separately.
Energy: 679 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 1,2 g per 100 g. Contains cashew nuts, a tree nut.
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The 120 g pack and nutritional information can help you work out how much to buy for your buffet.
Energy: 596 kcal per 100 g. The product information lists salt among the ingredients. Contains cashew nuts.
Based on the general value given by the Voedingscentrum, 15 g of unsalted cashews provides around 92,4 kcal, compared with 154 kcal for 25 g. That’s 61,6 kcal less from the nuts, but it doesn’t tell you anything about the energy in your whole buffet plate. Check the label for a specific variety.
No. According to the European Commission, the ‘low calorie’ claim for solid foods has a maximum limit of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. A small portion doesn’t change the energy per 100 g of the product. Separate conditions apply to claims that a product has reduced energy, including a reduction of at least 30% and a statement of the feature responsible for the reduction.
Store them in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place, and follow the product label. For opened unsalted cashews, the Voedingscentrum gives a general storage period of six months in a kitchen cupboard. Nuts that are rancid, tough or mouldy are signs of a loss in quality or spoilage.
Cashews are a tree nut allergen. For prepacked foods, allergen information must appear on the label; professional sellers of non-prepacked products must inform consumers in another permitted way before purchase. This requirement for sellers is not the same as a general requirement for a private buffet.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 and barcode 2003020120930, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat that batch. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other ALDI cashews.
