If you want less fat in the same quantity of cashews, compare the fat content per 100 g and check the evidence behind any reduction claim. Unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean low-fat. If you’re mainly looking for a smaller snack with your coffee, you can weigh out a portion of regular unsalted cashews, but this won’t change the fat content per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashews; this is general information, not a product-specific value for every brand.
You’re looking for genuinely less fat in the same quantity of cashews. So compare the nutritional information and the basis for any reduction claim, rather than relying on terms such as unsalted or oven-roasted. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
You want to keep having cashews with your afternoon coffee, but decide for yourself how much to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashews; use these general values neither to compare brands nor as personal portion advice.
You’re mainly looking for cashews without added salt, and can decide whether you want unroasted or roasted nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Eatwell Guide; choosing them does not, in itself, mean a lower fat content.
Separate fat per 100 g, the amount you eat, salt and the way the cashews are prepared: each one answers a different buying question.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Less fat in the same quantity | Compare the exact variety per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission defines ‘low fat’ as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The Netherlands Bakery Centre says a ‘reduced’ claim means at least 30% less than comparable products; this is industry guidance, not approval of a specific product. | If I genuinely want less fat in the same quantity, I check the nutritional information and the basis for comparison. Around 36% of consumers make fat reduction their top priority. |
| Amount per coffee break | Weigh out the amount you want to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashews; this is an example, not a personal portion recommendation. | If I mainly want to limit the amount I snack on, weighing it helps me decide on a specific amount. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check the packaging of the exact variety. Unsalted refers to salt, not fat; Jumbo says that the salt content in its unsalted variety comes from naturally occurring sodium. | If I want to avoid added salt, I look for a variety clearly labelled unsalted and assess the fat separately. Around 21% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| Roasting and added oil | Check the preparation or ingredients information. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; this doesn’t mean the cashews themselves contain no fat. | If I’m mainly concerned with how the cashews are prepared or whether oil has been added, I check these details separately from the total fat content. Around 14% of consumers prioritise the roasting method or the absence of added oil. |
These terms describe different characteristics from the total fat content. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the fat content per 100 g and assess any reduction claim separately, including the basis for comparison.
The amounts aren’t the same. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general nutritional information for 25 g of unsalted cashews, while Flink’s figures for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten are per 100 g.
First compare products on the same weight basis, then consider how much you want to eat with your coffee.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns a 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments.
Check the barcode, pack size and best-before date. Do not eat the specifically identified pack, and don’t automatically apply the warning to other packs.
You may not finish a larger pack, or the quality may deteriorate before you do. For mixed unsalted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, toughness and mould as signs of a loss of quality or spoilage.
Choose an amount that suits how you use them and follow the storage advice on the pack in question.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. This may be relevant if you’re interested in how the cashews are prepared, but it isn’t evidence of reduced fat content.
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten is a named own-brand variety for anyone looking for unsalted cashews.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is a named unsalted variety for a regular cashew snack.
Lidl lists Alesto Way To Go cashews as a Fairtrade option for anyone who also considers this product feature.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g may suit you if you’re specifically looking for an unroasted, unsalted variety.
No, these statements describe different characteristics. For solid foods, the European Commission defines a ‘low fat’ claim as no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12.2 g of fat per 25 g portion of regular unsalted cashews.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 25 g as the amount for which the general values of 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat apply. Use the nutritional information on the pack and weigh out the amount you want; this example is not a personal dietary limit.
According to Business.gov.nl, this includes information such as ingredients, allergens, net quantity and nutritional value. Labelling information must be in Dutch and also available online. Check the allergen information for the exact variety if you need it.
Do not eat the affected pack. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns a 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that identified pack, not automatically to all ALDI cashews.
First, follow the storage advice on the pack in question. For mixed unsalted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, toughness and mould as signs of a loss of quality or spoilage; the storage times given for those nuts do not automatically apply to every variety of cashews.
