Cashews aren’t a low-calorie choice: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 154 kcal per 25 g portion, while the ‘low calorie’ claim for solid foods is limited to a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g. So weigh your portion and compare the energy per 100 g; unsalted or unroasted doesn’t automatically mean fewer calories. Choose your pack size to suit your storage needs, not as a measure of one snack portion.
You want to keep eating cashews, but be mindful of how much you snack on. Compare the energy for the same quantity, and don’t mistake terms such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘oven-roasted’ for a calorie claim. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 154 kcal per 25 g portion of unsalted cashews.
You’re topping up your supplies and want a pack size that suits how much you use. Keep the contents of the bag separate from your snack portion: a small pack isn’t automatically one portion.
You want to choose unsalted nuts on a small shopping trip, and you also pay attention to how they’re prepared and what’s in them. These features alone don’t tell you how many calories a portion contains.
Start by checking the energy and portion size, then look at the salt content and how much you want to top up. This helps you keep product features separate from the amount you snack on.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and calculate the value for the portion you’ve weighed out. | If you want to match your snack portion to its energy content, the nutrition information per 100 g and the portion size are key; around 42% of consumers prioritise portion and calorie control. |
| Salt and preparation | Check the salt content per 100 g and read the ingredients and preparation details. | If you want unsalted nuts prepared in a particular way, look for those features without using them as an indicator of calories; around 33% of consumers give top priority to unsalted options and preparation. |
| Pack size | Check the net weight and any portion information; follow the storage instructions after opening. | If you only want to top up your supplies a little, choosing a suitable bag size matters more than treating the pack as a portion measure; around 25% of consumers prioritise a small top-up. |
‘Unsalted’ describes the salt content, not the energy value. Albert Heijn lists 622 kcal per 100 g for AH Unsalted Cashews; Flink lists 604 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashew Nuts 125g. For solid foods, the European Commission explains that the ‘low calorie’ claim is limited to a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g.
Consider salt and energy separately: compare the kcal per 100 g, then weigh the portion you eat.
A 125 or 130 g pack is larger than a 25 g portion. The 250 g AH pack lists ten 25 g portions, so the bag’s contents aren’t the same as a snack portion.
Choose a pack size to suit your storage needs and decide on your snack portion separately.
Duyvis offers, among other products, salted oven-roasted cashews; the 125 g variant described is a savoury option.
The AH Unsalted Cashews reviewed are available in a 250 g pack with portion information.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in several pack sizes, including 130, 200 and 500 g.
Lidl lists unsalted cashews and a Way To Go! variant described as unsalted.
ALDI lists a 250 g Trader Joe’s variant described as roasted and unsalted.
PLUS lists a 200 g bag of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
These Joybuy products suit portion control, a small top-up and a range of preferences for salt content and preparation.
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The 160 g pack may suit a small top-up; weigh out your snack portion separately.
Compare the energy per 100 g on the nutrition table and adjust your portion accordingly.
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This variant is described as roasted and unsalted; choose it if those features suit your preferences.
The pack contains 200 g. Compare the energy per 100 g and weigh out your snack portion separately.
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The product name describes these as salted cashews; bear that in mind if you’re looking for unsalted nuts.
The pack contains 150 g. Compare the energy per 100 g and weigh out your snack portion separately.
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The name describes these as salted cashews with shell; check whether this version suits your preferences.
The pack contains 120 g. Compare the energy per 100 g and weigh out your snack portion separately.
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The 500 g pack is a larger quantity to keep in stock; keep its contents separate from the portion you eat.
Compare the energy per 100 g on the nutrition table and weigh out your snack portion separately.
No. A small portion doesn’t determine whether a product meets the ‘low calorie’ claim. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. So assess the claim using the value per 100 g, not the amount you choose to eat.
First compare the energy per 100 g, then use the same weighed amount for each variant. The European Union describes the nutrition information on labels as average values, so check the details on the exact pack.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them somewhere cool, for example at 10 to 15 °C; the AH pack reviewed advises keeping them in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing the pack well after use. Follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack before buying. The NVWA says allergens must be clearly listed on the label. The AH product reviewed contains cashews and states that it may contain peanuts and other nuts; this information doesn’t necessarily apply to other products.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this specific pack. The warning doesn’t necessarily apply to other variants or batches.
