Who is this relevant to?

Lunch packers weighing up fat and energy

You want to take cashews with you without confusing a smaller portion with a different nutritional composition. First compare the values per 100 g, then work out how they apply to the amount in your lunchbox.

Everyday fans of unsalted nuts

You’re mainly looking for unsalted cashews for your usual office lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five healthy eating guidelines and recommends unroasted or lightly roasted nuts.

Those packing ahead for several working days

You divide a larger pack between several lunches. So check the net weight and store any remaining nuts in a dry, well-sealed container.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to manage the nutritional composition per 100 g, the amount in your own portion, the salt content or how easy the nuts are to store.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Less fat for the same quantity Compare the fat content per 100 g and, if there’s a claim, check what it’s being compared with. If my main priority is less fat for the same quantity, I look at the nutritional information and the evidence behind the claim. Around 36% of consumers put fat content first.
Amount per lunch portion Weigh your portion, then multiply the nutritional value per 100 g by the portion weight divided by 100. If I mainly want to manage how many cashews and how much energy I take with me, weighing out a portion helps. Around 27% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy.
Unsalted option Read the product name and ingredients, check the salt content and look for allergen information on the packaging. For my usual lunch, I first want to know whether the cashews are unsalted. Around 19% of consumers give this the highest priority.
Packaging and storage Check the net weight, best-before information and storage instructions. If I divide the nuts between several working days, practical packaging that’s easy to store matters. Around 18% of consumers prioritise portioning and storage.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming unsalted or no added oil means low in fat

    These terms describe the salt content or preparation method; they don’t automatically tell you how much fat the product contains. According to the European Commission, solid food can contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to carry a ‘low fat’ claim. This EU claim requirement was checked on 12 October 2026.

    Check the nutritional information for the exact variety, and consider salt, preparation method and fat separately.

  • Comparing nutritional values for different portion sizes

    A lower figure per portion may simply be because the stated portion is smaller; the nutritional composition per 100 g may be unchanged.

    First compare the values per 100 g, then work them out for the same portion weight.

  • Buying a large bag without a plan for portioning and storage

    A larger pack requires a little more planning if you’re dividing the nuts between several lunches.

    Choose a pack size that suits how you’ll use the nuts, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Brands to compare

Duyvis

Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil, in a 125 g pack.

  • Worth considering if a preparation method that uses no added oil matters to you.
  • The manufacturer’s description doesn’t prove that the product is low in fat; check the nutritional information for the exact variety.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Unsalted Cashews and AH Terra Unroasted Cashews.

  • These varieties offer options if you’re looking for unsalted or unroasted cashews.
  • The names alone don’t indicate a reduced fat content. Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information can change.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists cashews in varieties such as unsalted, salted, unroasted and dry-roasted, with different pack sizes.

  • The range gives you a choice of salt level and pack size.
  • The range information isn’t a like-for-like nutritional table that lets you identify a lower-fat variety.

Lidl

Lidl sells cashews under the Alesto brand and also lists Way To Go cashews with a Fairtrade label.

  • Worth considering if you’re looking for cashews in Lidl’s range.
  • A Fairtrade label describes a different product characteristic from fat content.

ALDI

ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE'S Roasted Unsalted Cashews in a 250 g pack.

  • The unsalted variety and net weight may be useful if you plan to portion the nuts yourself.
  • Roasted and unsalted don’t prove that the product has a reduced fat content.

PLUS

PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews and unsalted Fairtrade cashews, both in 200 g bags.

  • Worth considering if you’re looking for unsalted cashews and choosing between unroasted nuts and a Fairtrade-labelled option.
  • The variety names don’t prove that the fat content is lower. PLUS recommends checking the latest product information.

Cashews at Joybuy

These products suit shoppers looking for cashews with no added oil or an unsalted variety. These features don’t prove that the fat content is lower.

Duyvis dry-roasted cashews, 125 g

Duyvis dry-roasted cashews 125 g

An option if you want to take cashews with no added oil for lunch; the product description states that each pack contains 4–5 portions.

Per 100 g: 43 g fat, 586 kcal and 0,92 g salt.

Contains cashews. The product description recommends storing in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack tightly after opening.

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g'woon roasted unsalted cashews, 200 g

g'woon roasted unsalted cashews 200 g

An option if you’re looking for unsalted cashews for lunch and want to divide the pack into several portions.

Per 100 g: 46,67 g fat, 596 kcal and 0,067 g salt.

Contains cashews. The product information recommends keeping the pack tightly sealed after opening.

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Frequently asked questions

Do ‘low fat’ and ‘reduced fat’ mean the same thing?

No. ‘Low fat’ is an absolute claim: according to the European Commission, solid food can contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g to qualify. For a reduced-fat claim, check what the product is being compared with and the values per 100 g; a smaller portion doesn’t prove that the nutritional composition is different.

How do I work out the nutritional values for my lunch portion?

Multiply the value per 100 g by your portion weight in grams, then divide by 100. Use the table on your own pack. As a calculation example, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal and 12,2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashews; this isn’t a product specification for every brand.

How should I store cashews that I’m dividing between several working days?

Store the nuts in a dry, well-sealed container and follow the instructions on the packaging. For an opened bag of Duyvis Oven Roasted, Jumbo recommends an airtight, light-proof container.

Are roasted cashews suitable for someone with a cashew allergy?

No. Roasting doesn’t make the cashew allergen harmless. According to the Food Allergy Foundation, the allergen remains stable when heated; also check the allergen information on the exact pack.

Where can I check allergen information for packaged cashews?

Check the label on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that listing allergens on prepacked foods is a legal requirement.