Who is this relevant to?

Less fat with your sandwich

You’re looking for an extra snack to have with lunch and want to focus mainly on fat and energy content. Keep the nutritional values per 100 g separate from the portion you actually eat.

No added salt or oil

You’re looking for cashews with a simple ingredient list. Unsalted, unroasted and with no added oil are different characteristics, so check both the preparation method and the ingredients.

Roasted flavour on the go

You want to take roasted cashews with you for lunch. Check how they’re prepared, whether any flavours have been added, and the pack size.

What should you look for when choosing?

If your main reason is to eat less fat, start by checking the total fat content. Then consider portion size, ingredients and flavour.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
Check the fat claim Compare the fat per 100 g with the claim on the packaging; don’t rely on the description of how the cashews are prepared. If I mainly want less fat from my snack, I check the total fat content. Around 29% of consumers say that a demonstrably lower fat content is their top priority.
Measure your portion Keep the pack size separate from the amount you eat with your sandwich. I want to decide for myself how many cashews to have with lunch, rather than treating the whole pack as one portion. Portion control is the top priority for around 29% of consumers.
Unsalted ingredients Check both the salt per 100 g and the full ingredients list; unsalted cashews may still contain added oil. If I don’t want added salt, I also check whether oil is listed as an ingredient. Around 18% of consumers say an unsalted product is their top priority.
Roasted or unroasted Check the preparation method and any added flavours separately from the fat content. I like a roasted flavour, but don’t want to assume that this preparation method means less fat. Around 12% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation.
Choose the right pack Compare the pack size with how you use the cashews, and check whether you can reseal the pack to store the rest properly. For my lunch routine, I want a pack that suits how much I use and how often I eat cashews. Around 12% of consumers prioritise pack size and how well it suits their storage needs.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming no added oil means low fat

    No added cooking oil doesn’t tell you how much fat the cashews contain in total. For solid foods, the European Commission’s ‘low fat’ claim applies to products containing no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.

    Read the preparation description and the nutrition table as two separate pieces of information.

  • Treating a whole pack as one lunch portion

    The contents of a bag and the amount you eat at one lunch are not the same. A larger pack may contain several portions.

    Decide in advance how many grams you want to eat, then seal the rest properly.

  • Assuming a warning applies to every cashew product from a brand

    The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 applies to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or varieties.

    Compare the brand, weight, barcode and best-before date with the warning. Do not eat the specific recalled product.

Relevant brands to consider

Duyvis

Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted cashews with no added oil.

  • The preparation method may be relevant if you’re looking for cashews with no added oil.
  • Check the total fat content and any added flavours on the packaging; the preparation description alone doesn’t tell you whether the ‘low fat’ claim applies.

Albert Heijn

AH Terra Unroasted Cashews 200 g are an unsalted variety with cashew nuts as the only ingredient.

  • Albert Heijn lists 599 kcal, 47 g fat and 0 g salt per 100 g.
  • The product information states that the cashews may contain peanuts and other nuts; check the label if allergens are relevant to you.

Jumbo

Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g are an example of an unsalted variety that may also contain oil.

  • The ingredients list includes cashew nuts and sunflower oil, so you can compare the ingredients.
  • Jumbo lists 622 kcal, 48,6 g fat and 0,02 g salt per 100 g. So, in this case, unsalted doesn’t mean oil-free or low fat.

Lidl

The Dutch product page describes unsalted cashews in a 500 g pack, available in store only.

  • The larger pack may suit you if you like to stock up and portion out your cashews yourself.
  • The pack size isn’t automatically a suitable portion; the product page doesn’t guarantee stock at a specific store.

ALDI

ALDI describes the TRADER JOE’S variety as roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.

  • The product name tells you how the cashews are prepared and the pack size.
  • Roasted and unsalted don’t, by themselves, mean the cashews have less fat; check the nutritional information for the specific pack.

PLUS

PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews 200 g are a supermarket own-brand product containing cashew nuts.

  • PLUS lists 598 kcal, 46,5 g fat and 0,07 g salt per 100 g.
  • The product page warns that the product may contain peanuts. Check the label if you have a relevant allergy.

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Frequently asked questions

When can a cashew product be called ‘low fat’?

According to the European Commission, solid foods can be labelled ‘low fat’ if they contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. For the varieties mentioned, AH Terra, PLUS and Jumbo list 47 g, 46,5 g and 48,6 g of fat per 100 g respectively; these figures come from the relevant product information.

How do I calculate the nutritional values for my portion?

Multiply the value per 100 g by the number of grams you eat, then divide by 100. Based on the AH Terra nutrition table, 25 g of cashews provides 149,75 kcal and 11,75 g of fat. This is a calculation for your portion; it doesn’t change the values per 100 g.

Which allergen information should I check when having lunch?

Check the information for both the cashews and the sandwich, as well as any warnings about cross-contamination. According to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label; for non-prepacked products, it must be available before you buy them.

How should I store an opened multipack?

Keep nuts well sealed, dry and preferably cool, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts at around 10 to 15 °C.

Does the ALDI warning apply to all cashews?

No. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 specifically names Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat the product named in the warning; it does not automatically apply to other packs or cashew varieties.