If you want to cut down on the fat or calories you get from cashews during a road trip, compare the nutrition values for the same quantity and decide in advance how much to take with you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat and 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews; a smaller portion doesn’t change the composition of the nuts. Choosing unsalted cashews or ones made without added oil doesn’t, on its own, prove that they have a lower fat content.
You want to take cashews with you, but you know the difference between eating less and choosing a product with a genuinely lower fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat and 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews, giving you a useful point of reference for portion size.
You’re mainly looking for unsalted cashews and don’t want to confuse that with a lower fat content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types of nuts you eat.
You’re looking for a roasted option made without added oil, and want to assess its salt and fat content separately. Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
First decide whether you want to focus on the product’s fat content, the amount you eat at each snack break, the salt information, or how easy the cashews are to take with you and store.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Product fat content | Compare nutrition values for the same quantity and check exactly what any claim means. | If I’m specifically looking for a lower fat content, I want to compare products using the same quantity. Around 36% of consumers put fat content first. |
| Portion and calories | Check the amount in grams; don’t compare different portion sizes. | If I want to keep track of how much I eat during the journey, deciding on a portion in advance can help. Around 29% of consumers put the amount per snack break first. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check the description of the exact product variant and look at salt and fat separately. | If I mainly want unsalted cashews, I don’t want to confuse that choice with having less fat. Around 21% of consumers put unsalted first. |
| Taking them with you and storing them | Choose a pack size that suits what you’re taking and follow the storage instructions; use a resealable container if needed. | If I’m packing snacks for the journey, I want to take a suitable amount and be able to seal it properly. Around 14% of consumers put convenience and storage first. |
A preparation note saying the cashews are oven-roasted without added oil isn’t proof that the product has a lower fat content.
Assess the preparation method and nutrition table separately, and compare values for the same quantity.
A smaller portion contains less of the product, but doesn’t change its composition. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat and 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews.
First compare products using the same weight in grams, then choose how much to take for each snack break.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing cashews in a cool, dark, dry place in a well-sealed container. This advice isn’t a shelf-life test for a hot car.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and take a resealable container with you if needed.
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as cashews oven-roasted without added oil.
AH Unsalted Cashews are a relevant option if choosing unsalted is your starting point.
The range includes unsalted, unroasted and dry-roasted options, as well as different pack sizes.
Lidl lists unsalted cashews in a 500 g pack.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g pack.
These Joybuy products are cashew options you can compare by preparation method, salt information and pack size. These features don’t, on their own, prove a lower fat content.
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The product description lists cashew kernels as an ingredient and says the nuts are ready to eat.
Pack size: 160 g.
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The product description says the cashews are oven-roasted without added fat or oil; it also says they contain sea salt.
Fat: 43 g per 100 g. Salt: 0.92 g per 100 g. The description lists 4–5 servings.
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The product name describes roasted, unsalted cashews.
Fat: 46.67 g per 100 g. Pack size: 200 g.
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The product description says the cashews are lightly salted; salt is listed as an ingredient.
Fat: 60.1 g per 100 g. Pack size: 500 g.
No. A preparation method or an ‘unsalted’ label doesn’t prove that a product has a lower fat content. The European Commission explains that nutrition claims must meet official definitions and conditions. You should also compare products’ nutrition values for the same quantity.
First compare the same weight in grams, then decide on your own snack portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s reference values for 25 g of unsalted cashews are 12.2 g of fat and 154 kcal; these aren’t product specifications for every variant.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and use a well-sealed container if needed. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing them in a cool, dark, dry place; this advice isn’t a shelf-life test for a hot car.
Read the allergen information on the packaging for the exact product variant. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) says that sellers must provide information about allergens present; cashews are among the types of nuts that must be declared in Europe.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23-09-2026. The NVWA reported that the batch may have contained metal fragments and advised people not to eat the cashews; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other products or batches.
