For your film night, choose a pre-weighed portion and check the nutrition table. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews, so portion size is key. Unsalted or made without added oil doesn’t mean low in calories; compare the kcal per 100 g, then work out the energy in your portion.
You want cashews to enjoy during a film, but decide in advance how many calories your snack can contain. That makes portion weight and the nutrition table more important than a ‘healthy’ appearance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g portion of unsalted cashews.
You’re looking for cashews without added salt and don’t want to mistake unsalted for low-calorie or oil-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five; also check the ingredients and nutritional values of the variety you choose.
You want a roasted or savoury variety for your film night, so you compare how it’s prepared, its ingredients and its portion size. The product description and nutrition table can help you assess these features separately.
Start with your preferred portion size and flavour, then check the nutritional values and ingredients for that specific variety.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g, weigh your portion and calculate: kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams / 100. | If you want to know how much energy your measured snack contains while watching a film, portion size is what counts. Around 42% of consumers say calories per portion are their top purchasing priority. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check that it says ‘unsalted’, review the ingredients and check the salt per 100 g; don’t infer the calories from the salt description. | If you’re mainly looking for cashews without added salt and want to assess their energy content separately, check both parts of the label. Around 25% of consumers say an unsalted variety is the deciding factor. |
| Roasted or savoury flavour | Check the preparation description, ingredients and nutrition table for the same variety. | If a roasted or savoury flavour is what you’re looking for, check the salt content and portion size too. Around 17% of consumers put this flavour preference first. |
| Packaging and storing leftovers | Check the net weight and storage instructions; weigh out your portion in advance and seal the rest well. | If you want an amount that suits your film night and can keep the rest for later, check the packaging and storage advice. Around 16% of consumers focus mainly on packaging and keeping some back. |
Salt, preparation method and energy content are different properties. According to the European Commission, a ‘low energy’ claim for solid foods is only permitted if they contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. A smaller portion doesn’t change the product’s nutrition claim.
Check the kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion separately. Don’t use ‘unsalted’ or ‘made without added oil’ as a substitute for checking the nutrition table.
The 200 g and 250 g packs reviewed are larger than the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general portion reference of 25 g. As a result, the amount you eat may differ from the portion you’re using for your calculations.
Weigh your snack in advance and store the rest according to the packaging instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing unsalted cashews in a cool, dark and dry place.
A larger bag means planning what to do with the leftovers and sealing the pack well after use.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of TRADER JOE’S Unsalted Cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to the separately described 250 g pack.
If you have the 170 g pack with this barcode, don’t eat the cashews. This specific safety advice takes precedence over general storage or best-before guidance.
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
AH own-brand Unsalted Cashews are an option if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g provide a specific nutrition table for comparison.
Lidl lists unsalted cashews as a possible option to buy.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE’S Roasted and Unsalted Cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews 200 g are a specific option if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list.
This selection at Joybuy includes cashews prepared in different ways and sold in different pack sizes. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and calculate the amount for your own measured portion.
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An option if you’re looking for an oven-roasted, savoury variety; it isn’t positioned as a low-calorie product.
The product description lists sea salt and says no added fat or oil, and suggests 4–5 portions. According to the product information, this variety also contains gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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Suited to anyone looking for roasted, salted cashews and wanting to weigh out their own portion.
The product information lists a 150 g pack and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients list includes cashews, sunflower oil and salt.
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An option if you want cashews with nutritional values listed so you can weigh out a portion for your film night.
The product information lists 604 kcal and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g. Cashew kernels are listed as the ingredient.
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Suited to anyone looking for a roasted, unsalted variety who wants to calculate the energy in a measured portion.
The product information lists 596 kcal and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g; the ingredients list includes cashews.
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An option if you’re looking for cashews and want to choose your own amount for each snack break.
The product information lists 679 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. The ingredients are cashew kernels and salt.
No. A small portion doesn’t make the product itself low-calorie. According to the European Commission, a low-energy claim for solid foods is only permitted if they contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The limit applies to the product, not a smaller portion.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g shown on your pack by the number of grams you’ve weighed out, then divide by 100. Use the table for your variety; as a general reference, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. The NVWA says that allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label; for unpackaged products, the seller must provide that information in another permitted way.
No. Don’t assume that whole cashews are a suitable snack for children. The product information for the Jumbo and Duyvis varieties reviewed warns that young children may choke on nuts.
Store unsalted cashews in a cool, dark and dry place in an airtight container, and follow the instructions on the pack too. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives this storage advice for unsalted cashews; don’t eat nuts that are mouldy or rancid.
