Less fat in the same quantity
You want to know how much fat cashews contain per 100 g and are looking for a substantiated claim, not just a description of how they’re prepared, such as ‘oven-roasted’.
Who is this buying guide for?
A measured snack portion
You want to have a manageable portion with your coffee. The weight of your portion and the nutritional values for the amount you choose are therefore relevant.
Sharing cashews at the office
You’re buying for everyone to share and want to be able to check the ingredients and allergens. Sealing the tin and managing stock also matter when you store the nuts in one.
What to look for in cashews for the office
Start by comparing the fat content per 100 g and checking the exact 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 explains that a fat-related ‘light’ or ‘reduced’ claim means at least 30% less fat than in a regular comparable product.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
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| Fat content and claims | Compare fat per 100 g and check the claim and the comparable product it’s based on. | If my main reason for choosing is less fat, I want a fair comparison based on the same quantity. Around 31% of consumers prioritise a demonstrable reduction in fat. |
| Amount per snack break | Choose a portion weight and calculate the nutritional values using the table for the variant you’ve chosen. | If I want to decide for myself how much to have with my coffee, measuring out a portion makes the amount clear. Around 25% of consumers give portion control top priority. |
| Allergens when sharing | Check the ingredients and warnings about possible cross-contamination separately, and keep the original label. | If the tin is for colleagues, I want to keep allergen information to hand when the packaging is no longer beside the contents. Around 19% of consumers prioritise allergen management when sharing food. |
| Freshness and storage | Follow the storage instructions for the exact variant and look out for signs of spoilage. | If the tin is often left open, I want to be able to seal and replenish the stock according to how quickly it’s used. Around 13% of consumers make freshness during storage their top priority. |
| Pack size | Match the net weight to expected use so the amount you buy suits the team. | If I’m buying for a small team, I want to choose an amount that reflects how quickly we get through the stock. Around 12% of consumers prioritise pack size and ease of shopping. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘no added oil’ means ‘low fat’
A description of how a product is prepared doesn’t tell you whether its total fat content meets the ‘low fat’ threshold.
Check the nutrition information per 100 g and assess any reduced-fat claim separately from the preparation method.
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Losing the label when filling the tin
Cashews are a tree nut allergen. Ingredients and warnings about other allergens are no longer visible if the packaging is put out of sight.
Keep the original packaging or the full label, and make sure different snacks are easy to tell apart.
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Mistaking a smaller serving on the label for a different recipe
A product’s values for a smaller serving don’t change its fat content per 100 g and make it harder to compare products with different serving sizes.
Compare products per 100 g first, then measure out the amount you want.
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Treating general storage advice as a guarantee
General storage guidance doesn’t take into account how often a shared tin is opened or how the stock is stored at the office.
Follow the instructions on the packaging, seal the stock properly and look out for signs of spoilage.
If you open more stock than you can use, its quality may deteriorate and some may go to waste.
Brands to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil. This may matter if the preparation method influences your choice.
- For its separate Oven roasted cashews salted 125 g variant, Albert Heijn lists 43 g of fat and 0,92 g of salt per 100 g.
- That description of how they’re prepared doesn’t make this salted variant low fat; the brand description isn’t an independent taste assessment.
Albert Heijn
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g is a specific unsalted option to consider for the office snack tin.
- Albert Heijn’s product information lists 96% cashew nuts.
- The ingredients list also mentions sunflower oil, and the nutrition table lists 50 g of fat per 100 g. So, in this case, unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free or low fat.
Jumbo
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is worth considering if the pack size suits your needs.
- Jumbo lists 99% cashew nuts for this variant.
- The ingredients list mentions sunflower oil, and the nutrition information lists 48,6 g of fat per 100 g. These details apply to this variant, not to all Jumbo cashews.
Lidl
Lidl also includes Way To Go cashews in its Alesto range and describes them as fairtrade.
- This range description may be relevant if the product’s origin is a factor in your choice.
- A fairtrade label tells you nothing about fat content and, on its own, doesn’t substantiate a reduced-fat claim.
ALDI
ALDI Netherlands lists TRADER JOE'S Cashewnoten geroosterd en ongezouten 250 g.
- The product information confirms that they’re roasted and unsalted, and gives a net weight of 250 g.
- The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns a different pack: TRADER JOE'S unsalted 170 g, EAN 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026. Do not eat that specific pack; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack mentioned here.
PLUS
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is a good fit if you prefer unroasted cashews.
- The PLUS ingredients list includes cashews.
- PLUS lists 46,5 g of fat per 100 g and warns that the product may contain peanuts. Unroasted doesn’t mean low fat.
Cashews on Joybuy
These Joybuy products are standard cashew options for anyone considering ingredients, preparation method or portion size; the listed fat values don’t meet the ‘low fat’ threshold. The specifications below are based on the product information on Joybuy.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
The product description lists 100% cashew kernels; the pack contains 160 g.
Fat: 47,7 g per 100 g. Once opened, store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
The product description says the cashews are oven-roasted with no added oil; this variant contains 125 g.
Fat: 43 g per 100 g. Store the opened contents in a light-proof, airtight container.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
The product description lists cashews and salt, and mentions them as a snack for the office.
Fat: 42,9 g per 100 g. Salt: 0,9 g per 100 g. The description recommends eating the nuts as soon as possible after opening.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
The ingredients list includes cashews; the product name says they’re roasted and unsalted.
Fat: 46,67 g per 100 g. Salt: 0,067 g per 100 g. Store in a cool, dry place and seal the pack properly after opening.
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Xue Ji Chaohuo Salted Cashews with Skin 120 g
The product description lists cashews and salt, and mentions them as a snack for the office.
Fat: 42,9 g per 100 g. Salt: 0,9 g per 100 g. The description recommends eating the nuts as soon as possible after opening.
Frequently asked questions
Do ‘reduced fat’ and ‘low fat’ mean the same thing?
No. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a fat-related ‘light’ or ‘reduced’ claim means at least 30% less fat than in a regular comparable product. So check the exact claim and what it’s being compared with.
How do I compare products with different portion sizes?
First, compare the nutritional values per 100 g. Manufacturers set their own stated portion sizes, so comparing per portion can be misleading. Then work out the nutritional values for the amount you want to have.
Can I store cashews straight in the office snack tin?
Follow the instructions for the exact variant. Duyvis recommends storing an opened pack in a light-proof, airtight container; the Albert Heijn and Jumbo variants reviewed advise keeping them in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep the label too, so you can check the ingredients and allergens.
How long will opened cashews keep?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general advice for unsalted cashews is to keep them in a kitchen cupboard for six months after opening, but this isn’t a guarantee for a shared tin that’s opened frequently. Follow the storage instructions on the pack and look out for rancidity, a chewy texture or mould.
What should I check for allergens when sharing the nuts?
Check both the ingredients and warnings about possible cross-contamination. The NVWA lists cashews as a tree nut allergen, so keep the original label with the tin and check warnings separately from ingredients that have been deliberately added.