For a film night, choose an unsalted variety if avoiding salt is important to you; go for a roasted, savoury-seasoned variety if flavour comes first. Compare protein and energy for the same quantity and the exact variety. Cashews aren’t automatically essential for recovery after exercise: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
You want to know how much protein you’ll get from a portion, so you compare the same quantity of the exact variety. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
You’re looking for cashews without salted seasoning and want to distinguish between unroasted and roasted varieties. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts, while product pages from PLUS and ALDI list different preparation methods.
You’re choosing a pack to share and thinking about portion size and how to store any leftovers. Jumbo lists, among other options, a 500 g value pack; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Start by choosing the preparation method and salt level, then check the nutritional information for the exact variety and the amount you plan to eat.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein in g and energy in kcal per 100 g and for the same weighed portion; make sure the information applies to the exact variety. | If I want to keep track of my protein intake during a film, I look at what my portion actually provides. Around 25% of consumers say protein per portion is their top priority. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check whether the variety is unsalted, read the ingredients and look at the salt content per 100 g and per chosen portion. | If you prefer to avoid salted seasoning, check the pack to see whether the variety suits you. Around 25% of consumers prioritise an unsalted variety. |
| Preparation and flavour | Look for the difference between unroasted, roasted and savoury-seasoned; check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety. | If I’m looking for a roasted, savoury snack, I want to know how the cashews have been prepared and seasoned. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, think about how much you want to serve and follow the storage advice on the pack. | If you’re organising a film night with others, it’s important to choose the right amount and have a plan for leftovers. Around 25% of consumers put sharing and storage first. |
The protein value tells you how much protein a particular quantity of that variety provides; it doesn’t mean cashews are automatically essential for recovery. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
Compare what your portion provides and consider it as part of your overall diet, not as a guarantee of recovery.
For the specific Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, Flink lists 19 g protein, 604 kcal and 1,5 g salt per 100 g. How much you eat therefore affects how much of each of these nutrients you consume.
Serve yourself a portion in advance and compare the nutritional information for that same portion size.
Product descriptions distinguish between, for example, roasted unsalted cashews, unroasted unsalted nuts and oven-roasted varieties. These preparation terms alone don’t indicate a higher protein content or any benefit for sports recovery.
Check the preparation method, ingredients and salt separately; don’t infer one nutritional value from another product feature.
A larger pack doesn’t have to mean eating that amount during one film. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
Choose a pack size with sharing and future use in mind, and seal any leftovers well.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted. This is a different variety from its salted Oven Roasted cashews, for which nutritional information is available.
Albert Heijn has an own-brand variety called AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in, among other sizes, 200 g packs and a 500 g value pack.
Lidl lists unsalted cashews as a product variety.
The ALDI product page viewed lists TRADER JOE'S Roasted and Unsalted Cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g bag.
This selection of Joybuy products includes cashews with different preparation methods, salt levels and nutritional information per 100 g.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a roasted, savoury-seasoned cashew snack to enjoy during a film.
The product table lists 21,0 g protein per 100 g. The description names cashews and sunflower oil; this variety is salted.
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An option if you’re looking for cashews that, according to the product description, are ready to eat.
The product table lists 19,8 g protein and 0,028 g salt per 100 g. The ingredients list says 100% cashew kernels.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted cashews and an unsalted variety is important to you.
The product table lists 18,67 g protein and 0,067 g salt per 100 g. The title says roasted and unsalted.
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A roasted option if you’re looking for cashews without added oil, as described on the product page.
The product table lists 18 g protein and 0,92 g salt per 100 g; the description says it contains 4–5 portions. The listed allergens are cashew, gluten, wheat and peanut.
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The description says these are roasted, lightly salted cashews, suitable for sharing with guests.
The product table lists 17,4 g protein and 0,9 g salt per 100 g. The pack contains 500 g.
For Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, Flink lists 19 g protein per 100 g. Based on that, a 25 g portion provides 4,75 g protein, 151 kcal and 0,375 g salt; this doesn’t automatically apply to other varieties.
No, cashews aren’t automatically essential for sports recovery. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. Consider a cashew snack as part of your overall diet, not as a guarantee of recovery.
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly listed; the product information for the Duyvis Oven Roasted variety lists cashews and warns that wheat, peanuts and various types of nuts may also be present. Don’t use information about another variety as a substitute.
Store cashews in a cool, dark, dry place in a tightly sealed container; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a chewy texture and mould as signs of loss of quality or spoilage. Jumbo warns that young children can choke on nuts, so bear this in mind if they’re eating with you.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Don’t eat this specific pack because it may contain metal fragments. The warning doesn’t apply to all ALDI cashews.
