Party planners who want to portion thoughtfully
You want to serve cashews without automatically calling unsalted, oven-roasted or small-portion options low in calories. Compare the energy per 100 g with the amount you actually serve.
Who these choices are relevant to
Party planners with young children or allergy requirements
You need to check whether cashews and your chosen way of serving them are suitable for your guests. Whole nuts need extra care because of the risk of choking; unsalted or simply prepared cashews still contain cashew.
Party planners looking for a simple snack
You may be looking for a straightforward ingredients list with no added salt, and a pack size that suits the amount you need. Also check the storage instructions and whether the product may contain traces of other allergens.
What to consider when choosing cashews for a children’s party
Compare energy per 100 g and the amount you serve as separate considerations; also check serving safety, allergens and ingredients.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the amount you plan to serve. | If you’re mainly concerned about the energy in the cashews you serve, look at both the label and the portion size. Around 33% of consumers prioritise energy and portion size. |
| How they’re served and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack; choose a way of serving them that’s suitable for the children. | If there are young children or allergy requirements, you’ll want to know whether the snack and how it’s served are suitable for your guests. Around 33% of consumers prioritise eating together safely. |
| Salt and ingredients | Read the ingredients and salt per 100 g; check whether oil or flavourings have been added. | If you’re looking for a simple recipe with no added salt, distinguish between unsalted, unroasted and roasted varieties. Around 20% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the amount you need and check how any leftovers should be stored. | For a one-off party, choosing a pack that suits the amount you need can help avoid unnecessary leftovers. Around 14% of consumers care most about finding the right quantity and making good use of leftovers. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming unsalted means low in calories
A low salt content doesn’t mean cashews are low in energy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g portion of unsalted cashews.
Compare energy per 100 g and keep an eye on the amount you actually serve. Don’t call a product low in calories just because it’s unsalted.
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Putting the bag on the table without checking it first
Whole nuts need extra care because of the risk of choking, and cashew is an allergen. The possible presence of other allergens can also vary from pack to pack.
Check with parents in advance to find out what’s suitable, and read the label. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises supervising children while they eat and recommends chopping nuts into pieces as a precaution for older children.
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Buying a large pack without a plan for leftovers
A pack won’t necessarily match the amount you need; any unused nuts will also need to be stored properly.
Choose based on how much you actually plan to serve and store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in a dry place, following the advice of the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Brands and product ranges to help you choose
Duyvis
Duyvis sells oven-roasted cashews in a 125 g pack.
- The manufacturer describes the Original variety as oven-roasted without added oil.
- The salted variety reviewed contains salt and flavourings. Check the exact variety; the cooking method alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s low in calories.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn sells unsalted cashews, among other products, in a 170 g pack.
- The product page reviewed lists the ingredients, nutritional values and possible presence of other nut allergens.
- The unsalted variety reviewed contains sunflower oil, so unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free or low in calories.
Jumbo
Jumbo sells unroasted cashews and a separate unsalted variety, both reviewed in 200 g packs.
- The unroasted variety lists 100% cashew nuts and provides nutritional values.
- The separate unsalted variety contains sunflower oil; the two product names refer to different recipes.
PLUS
PLUS sells unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g bag.
- The product page reviewed lists cashews as an ingredient and provides nutritional values.
- The pack warns that it may contain peanuts; check whether this is suitable for your guests.
ALDI
A Dutch ALDI product page lists roasted, unsalted Trader Joe's cashews in a 250 g pack.
- The product page clearly identifies the variety and pack size.
- The information reviewed isn’t enough to determine whether this variety is low in calories; check the pack label.
Lidl
Lidl lists cashews in its Alesto and Way To Go product ranges.
- Lidl describes its Way To Go cashews as fairtrade.
- This product range description doesn’t tell you about energy, ingredients or whether the cashews are suitable for the children at your party.
Cashews on Joybuy
These Joybuy product options help you compare cashews and their labels; always check how they’re served and whether they contain allergens before serving them at a children’s party. None of the products shown here is labelled as low in calories.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts, 160 g
A good choice if you’re looking for cashews with simple ingredients and will serve them in a way that’s suitable for the children.
The ingredients list says 100% cashew kernels; the label lists 604 kcal per 100 g. Contains cashew and isn’t suitable for guests who need to avoid it.
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g'woon Roasted, Unsalted Cashew Nuts, 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for roasted cashews with no added salt and will check the ingredients on the exact pack.
The product information lists cashews as the only ingredient and gives 596 kcal per 100 g. Unsalted doesn’t mean low in calories; cashew is still an allergen.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
A good choice if you’re deliberately choosing a savoury cashew variety and are taking salt and possible allergens into account.
The product information lists 586 kcal and 0.92 g salt per 100 g, and mentions savoury flavourings. Cashew, peanuts, wheat and cereals containing gluten are listed as allergens; check whether the product is suitable for your guests.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts, 150 g
A good choice if you want to compare a salted cashew variety and aren’t looking for an unsalted recipe.
The ingredients list 98% cashews, sunflower oil and 1% salt. The label lists 1.0 g salt per 100 g and 2555 kJ per 100 g. Contains cashew.
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Xue Ji Chaohuo Salted Cashews with Skin, 120 g
A good choice if you’re considering a salted variety and want to take the added salt into account.
The product information lists cashews and salt, 0.9 g salt per 100 g and 596 kcal per 100 g. Contains cashew and isn’t suitable for guests who need to avoid it.
Frequently asked questions
Can you call cashews low in calories if you serve a small portion?
No. For a commercial claim meaning ‘low in calories’, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The European Commission sets out this requirement; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that nutrition claims in the Netherlands must comply with European rules. A smaller portion doesn’t change the energy per 100 g.
Is a 25 or 30 gram portion automatically a child-sized portion?
No, don’t automatically treat a portion shown on the label as a recommendation for children. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews; this figure describes the nutritional value and doesn’t set a recommended portion for children. Consider the snack in the context of the child’s age and the rest of their food, rather than as part of a calorie-restricted diet.
How should you serve cashews at a children’s party?
Choose a form that’s suitable for the children, make sure they eat while sitting calmly, and stay nearby. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that even older children can choke on whole nuts and recommends chopping nuts into pieces as a precaution. Chopping them doesn’t remove any allergens.
What should you check if someone has a cashew allergy?
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact pack, and check with the parents which snacks are suitable. The NVWA requires any allergens present to be clearly identifiable in the ingredients list. An unsalted or simply prepared variety still contains cashew.
Does the ALDI warning apply to all Trader Joe's cashews?
No. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 applied specifically to Trader Joe's unsalted cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The warning doesn’t apply to the entire range. If you still have a pack that matches these details exactly, don’t eat it.