For everyday coffee stops, an unsalted variety is a practical choice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per 25 g serving of unsalted cashews; this is a category average, not the nutritional value of every brand. If you eat cashews around your workout, treat them as part of your overall diet rather than a complete recovery solution.
You want to know how much protein your portion adds, without treating a snack as a complete recovery strategy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise do not need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet.
You’re looking for a snack to take with you and pay attention to the exact variety, packaging and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types of nuts you eat.
You divide a pack between several snack breaks. Pack sizes such as 130, 200 and 250 g offer different quantities; the whole bag isn’t automatically one serving.
First, check the nutritional information for the exact variety and how much you’ll actually eat. Then choose a salt level and pack size that suit your routine.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare the protein in g per 100 g on the label for the exact variety, and take the weight of your own portion into account. | If I want to know how much protein my coffee-time snack provides, I work it out based on the amount I eat. Around 38% of consumers prioritise protein per serving. |
| Salt content | Check whether the variety is unsalted or salted, and compare the salt in g per 100 g. | For an everyday snack, I want to be able to choose an unsalted variety. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this for everyday eating. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, whether the pack is resealable and the storage instructions for that variety. | If I take nuts with me or portion them out at home in advance, I want a pack that suits how I use them. Around 31% of consumers prioritise convenience. |
For Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, Flink lists 19 g of protein and 604 kcal per 100 g. For a 25 g portion, that works out at 4.75 g of protein and 151 kcal.
Work out the values for the amount you eat, and use them only for this exact variety.
Duyvis offers Cashews Original, among other products, as well as a separate salted Oven Roasted variety.
Albert Heijn lists AH Cashewnoten ongezouten.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in 130 and 200 g packs.
Lidl Nederland lists unsalted cashews.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand in a 200 g pack.
This selection includes unsalted and salted varieties, with different preparation methods and pack sizes. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g with your own portion, and check the information on the packaging.
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The product description says these cashews are ready to eat as a snack or to portion out at home.
Per 100 g: 19.8 g of protein and 0.028 g of salt. The description lists 100% cashew kernels and a 160 g pack.
Once opened, store in a sealed container.
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This roasted, unsalted variety is a good fit for a coffee stop when you’re looking for unsalted nuts.
Per 100 g: 18.67 g of protein and 0.067 g of salt. The pack contains 200 g.
Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack tightly after opening.
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A small pack of roasted cashews for anyone who consciously chooses a savoury variety.
Per 100 g: 18 g of protein and 0.92 g of salt. The product description lists salt as an ingredient.
The product information lists gluten, wheat and peanuts as well as cashews among the allergens; check the label if allergens are important to you.
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This salted, roasted variety is an option if you’re deliberately choosing a savoury flavour.
Per 100 g: 21.0 g of protein and 1.0 g of salt. The pack contains 150 g.
After opening, follow the storage instructions on the product packaging.
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The larger pack may suit you if you want to divide cashews between several snack breaks at home.
Per 100 g: 16.4 g of protein and 1.2 g of salt. The product description lists a 500 g pack and a salted variety.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 5.3 g of protein for 25 g of unsalted cashews. This is a category average; for a specific purchase, check the label for that variety.
No. A nutrition claim can only be used if it is permitted under the applicable European rules and the product meets the relevant conditions. The European Commission and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explain this requirement; a general protein value does not automatically make a variety ‘high protein’.
No, consider the snack as part of your overall diet. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise and eat a varied diet do not need special protein shakes or bars.
The warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this specific pack, even if you still have it at home after the stated best-before date. The warning does not automatically apply to the separate 250 g pack.
Check the allergen information on the label of the exact pack. The NVWA says that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products; don’t base your choice solely on the brand name or the front of the pack.
