If you want genuinely less fat per 100 g, check the nutritional information and the exact claim on the packaging; ‘unsalted’ and ‘no added oil’ do not, by themselves, mean a lower fat content. The products reviewed that provide nutritional information list around 43–50 g of fat per 100 g, while the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. A smaller portion does not change the fat content per 100 g.
You want to know whether the product genuinely has a lower fat content, or whether you’re simply serving a smaller amount. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g serving of unsalted cashews; this is general information, not advice on portion sizes for children.
You need to take the children’s ages and any allergies into account. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises giving children under 4 nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, due to the risk of choking.
You’re looking for an unsalted variety or a pack that’s easy to divide up. The product pages reviewed show a range of pack sizes, including a multipack of 3 × 25 g; these pack sizes are not recommended portions for children.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g with the exact product claim. Also consider which children will be eating and how much you plan to serve.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claim | Compare the fat per 100 g and check which claim appears on the label. For the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. | If I’m specifically looking for a product with less fat, I want to be able to compare the nutritional information rather than rely on the product name alone. Around 34% of consumers prioritise reducing fat. |
| Age and allergies | Choose a suitable way to serve the nuts based on the children’s ages, and ask about any known allergies. Check both the ingredients and any precautionary warnings on the current packaging. | If young children or children with known allergies are coming, I want to know in advance which serving format and ingredients are suitable. Around 33% of consumers put children’s safety first. |
| Salt and ingredients | Compare the salt per 100 g and check the ingredients list. ‘Unsalted’ and ‘no added oil’ are different things. | If I’m mainly looking for an unsalted snack, I want to assess the salt and flavourings separately. Around 20% of consumers put reducing salt at the top of their list. |
| Packaging and portions | Check the net weight, the number of packs and the storage instructions. A pack size is not automatically a suitable portion for a child. | If I need to divide the snack between a group, I want to know in advance how much is in the pack and what I can keep afterwards. Around 13% of consumers prioritise portion and packaging planning. |
The Duyvis Oven roasted cashews salted pack reviewed lists 43 g of fat per 100 g. Duyvis’s product description of oven-roasted Cashews Original with no added oil refers to a different variety and does not make it low fat.
Check the total fat content and the exact product claim on the packaging. Don’t infer a nutritional property from the preparation method.
A serving shown on a label or a pack size is not automatically suitable for every child. Lidl’s 25 g pack is a pack size, not advice on how much a child should eat.
Plan the amount you serve separately, and first choose a serving format that’s suitable for the children’s ages.
Without dividing it up separately, you could serve more than planned and be left with leftovers.
A lower fat content doesn’t automatically answer questions about salt, ingredients or allergens. For example, the savoury Duyvis variety reviewed lists 0.92 g of salt per 100 g; cashews also remain a concern for anyone with a cashew allergy.
Check fat, salt, ingredients and allergens as separate buying criteria.
Worth considering for oven-roasted cashews and varieties with no added oil; preparation methods and nutritional values vary by product.
Worth considering for the unsalted Albert Heijn cashews reviewed.
Worth considering for the 200 g unsalted Jumbo variety reviewed.
Worth considering if you’d like a pre-portioned pack of Way To Go! Unsalted Cashews.
The ALDI product page reviewed lists TRADER JOE'S Roasted Unsalted Cashews, 250 g.
Worth considering for the 200 g unsalted, unroasted PLUS cashews reviewed.
These Joybuy products are standard cashew varieties with different preparation methods and salt levels. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g; none of the product names, on their own, proves that the fat content is lower.
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An oven-roasted variety with no added oil; the product information lists 43 g of fat and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
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A salted variety; the product information lists cashews and salt as ingredients, with 42.9 g of fat and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
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A roasted, unsalted variety; the product information lists 46.67 g of fat and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g.
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The product information lists 100% cashew kernels as the ingredient, with 47.7 g of fat and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g.
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A salted variety; the product information lists 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt as ingredients, with 48 g of fat and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g.
No. The unsalted AH pack reviewed lists 50 g of fat per 100 g, Jumbo lists 48.6 g and unroasted PLUS lists 46.5 g. For the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises giving children under 4 nut butter with no added sugar or salt instead of whole nuts, due to the risk of choking. For older children, too, consider their age and how they eat.
No. Roasting does not make cashews safe for someone with a cashew allergy. According to the Food Allergy Foundation, the allergen remains stable when heated. If a child has a known allergy, discuss the snack with their parents and follow the relevant arrangements.
Check both the ingredients and the current precautionary warnings on the packaging. The NVWA states that new rules on warnings about the unintended presence of allergens apply in the Netherlands from 1 January 2026. Always check the current information on the product you’re buying.
No. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned 170 g packs of TRADER JOE'S Unsalted Cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning advised people not to eat these cashews; it does not apply to all packs or the entire range.
