If you want the cashews themselves to contain less fat, check the nutritional information for the exact product: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 25 g portion of unsalted cashews contains 12.2 g of fat, while the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ for solid foods as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. If you simply want to take a smaller snack with you for lunch, weigh out a portion in advance; this won’t change the amount of fat per 100 g. Oven-roasting without added oil does not, in itself, prove that a product is low in fat.
You want to know whether the cashews themselves contain less fat, rather than relying on words such as ‘unsalted’ or ‘oven-roasted’. Compare the nutritional information and the evidence behind any claim for the exact product.
You want to take a measured amount of cashews with you and avoid using the whole bag as a snack portion. The pack size and the amount you actually take with you are two different things.
Your main priority is an unsalted snack with your lunch. Compare unsalted options with salted roasted products, without assuming that less salt means less fat.
First decide whether you want the product itself to contain less fat, or simply want to take a smaller amount with you. Then compare salt, preparation and pack size as separate features.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat in the product | Compare the fat per 100 g on the label of the exact product, and read the explanation accompanying any nutrition claim. | If I want the nuts themselves to contain less fat, I compare the nutritional information for the exact product I’m considering. Around 36% of consumers focus on the product’s composition when making this choice. |
| A measured portion to take with you | Keep the pack weight separate from the portion weight; take your measured amount in a sealed container. | If I want to eat a measured amount while I’m out, I weigh it at home rather than taking the whole bag. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a pre-measured portion when making this choice. |
| Choosing unsalted | Read the product name and check salt and fat separately in the nutrition table. | If I want unsalted cashews with my lunch, I look at the salt content without drawing conclusions about the fat. Around 21% of consumers make unsalted their top priority. |
| A suitable pack size | Compare the pack contents with how much you use, and consider how you’ll seal and store the pack once it’s open. | If I don’t take cashews with me often, or only take small amounts, I want a pack size that suits how I use them and is easy to store. Around 14% of consumers prioritise packaging that matches the amount they use. |
The manufacturer describes Duyvis Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. That, by itself, does not tell you how much fat the nuts contain. A separate listing from Flink for Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashew Nuts 125 g states that they contain 49 g of fat per 100 g.
Compare the fat content of the exact product, and treat preparation details separately from a nutrition claim. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a reference portion for a handful of cashews. So 125 g and 200 g packs contain considerably more than this reference amount.
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you in advance. A smaller portion does not change the product’s composition per 100 g.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in 200 g and 500 g packs. A larger bag only suits your needs if you can store and finish its contents.
Choose an amount that suits how often you eat cashews, and seal the pack properly. Nut retailer Nootje recommends storing nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
A pack you don’t finish may go unused, so also consider how much you usually use and can store.
The NVWA warning issued in May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews 170 g with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The date has passed, but that does not mean the affected batch is safe.
Do not eat the batch identified in the warning. Don’t automatically apply the warning to other packs or to the entire brand.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
Albert Heijn lists an unsalted own-brand option.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in different pack sizes.
Lidl has a Dutch product listing for unsalted cashews.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists an unroasted, unsalted cashew option in a 200 g pack.
The Joybuy products below are suitable for portioning or for those with a preference for a particular preparation method or salt level; none has been confirmed here as a low-fat option.
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You can divide the 160 g pack into individual lunch portions; weigh out the amount you want to take with you. If fat content is a deciding factor, check the nutrition table on the exact pack.
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The product name identifies dry-roasted cashews for anyone looking for this preparation method. Dry-roasting does not, by itself, prove that the product contains less fat; if fat content is important to you, check the label on this exact product.
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The product name describes roasted, unsalted cashews in a 200 g bag. Unsalted is a separate choice and does not indicate a lower fat content; weigh out a separate portion for lunch.
No. Unsalted refers to the salt content, not the fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre states that a 25 g portion of unsalted cashews contains 12.2 g of fat; for solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
No, the preparation method does not, by itself, prove that the product has a lower fat content. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; check the label of the exact product for its nutritional information.
Not if you use the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s reference amount: one handful is 25 g. On that basis, 125 g contains five 25 g portions, while 200 g contains eight. This is a comparison, not personal dietary advice; decide for yourself how much you want to take with you.
Check the current label on the exact product. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly and correctly stated on the label; don’t assume a product is suitable based on terms such as ‘unsalted’, ‘unroasted’ or ‘no added oil’.
The NVWA warning identifies Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews 170 g with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 and possible metal fragments: do not eat the affected batch. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or the entire brand.
