If you’re keeping an eye on calories during a film night, it’s best to weigh your portion and compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g handful of unsalted cashews. According to the European Commission, the ‘low energy’ claim can only be used for solid foods containing no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. So unsalted, unroasted or made without added oil doesn’t automatically mean low in calories.
Want to know how much energy is in your bowl while you watch a film? Weigh your portion and use the nutritional information on the pack to work it out. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews.
Looking for unsalted cashews and want to know whether oil or a flavouring mix has also been added? Compare the ingredients list with the salt and energy values for the exact product.
If you’re buying for several people or film nights, choose a pack size that suits how much you’ll share and use. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
Start with how much you eat, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g. After that, consider the ingredients, salt content and preparation method.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in your portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion. Calculate the energy in your portion as kcal per 100 g × portion weight in grams ÷ 100. | If I want to know how much energy is in my own film-night bowl, I weigh the portion and use the label to work it out. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the energy in their portion. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients list and check the salt value per 100 g; ‘unsalted’ doesn’t rule out added oil. | If I’m mainly looking for unsalted nuts with a simple ingredient list, I also check for oil and flavouring mixes. Around 29% of consumers prioritise ingredients and salt. |
| Flavour and preparation | Check whether the cashews are unroasted, fried or oven-roasted, and read which ingredients give them their flavour. | If I want a natural or savoury flavour to enjoy during the film, I compare the preparation method and flavouring mix. Around 21% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a net weight that suits sharing or several film nights, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If I’m buying for several people or occasions, I check how much I’ll actually share and be able to store. Around 14% of consumers prioritise packaging and repeated use. |
These descriptions tell you something about the salt content or preparation method, but not necessarily the amount of energy. The AH and Jumbo unsalted products examined list 622 kcal per 100 g.
Check energy, ingredients and salt as separate properties. According to the European Commission, the ‘low energy’ claim for solid foods has a maximum limit of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g.
PLUS’s product information for unroasted cashews and AH’s unsalted cup works out at 598 and 622 kcal per 100 g respectively. Based on those figures, a weighed 25 g portion contains 6 kcal less in the PLUS product.
Compare the same quantity, then weigh your own portion. A larger portion contains proportionally more energy, even if the label value per 100 g is lower.
The packs mentioned range in size from 170 to 500 g. The net weight isn’t a personal portion recommendation.
Before the film, measure out a portion into a bowl and seal the rest of the pack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a dry place in a well-sealed container.
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil; the pack mentioned is 125 g.
The AH Unsalted Cashew Nuts cup examined contains 170 g and is an option if you’re looking for fried, unsalted cashews in a smaller pack.
The two 200 g products examined differ in preparation and ingredients: one is unroasted, while the other is fried and unsalted.
Lidl describes its unsalted cashews as coming in a 500 g pack, for anyone looking to share a larger quantity.
The Trader Joe’s product examined is a 250 g pack described as roasted and unsalted.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashew Nuts, 200 g, may suit anyone looking for cashews without added oil.
These products range from salted to roasted and unsalted cashews. Compare the nutritional information, ingredients and portion size for each product.
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The product description mentions film nights and serving straight from the pack; the title specifies salted cashews.
Check the nutritional information and ingredients on the exact pack if you want to calculate the energy in your portion.
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The product information lists cashews as the only ingredient, making this an option if you’re looking for a simple ingredient list.
Stated energy: 604 kcal per 100 g. This is above the European threshold for the ‘low energy’ claim for solid foods.
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This oven-roasted product may suit anyone looking for a savoury flavouring mix.
Stated values per 100 g: 586 kcal and 0.92 g of salt. The allergen information also lists gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the pack.
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The title describes roasted, unsalted cashews.
The product information lists 596 kcal and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean low in calories.
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The product information describes a 500 g pack for sharing.
Stated values per 100 g: 679 kcal and 1.2 g of salt. The product information lists salt as an ingredient.
Not simply because a small portion seems modest. The European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim on solid foods. The cashew products mentioned are above this limit, so compare the nutritional information and calculate the energy in a weighed portion.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g on the pack by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. For example, 25 g of the PLUS product, which contains 598 kcal per 100 g, works out at 149.5 kcal. This is a calculation example, not a personal calorie limit.
Cashews contain cashew as an allergen. Also check the product-specific information for possible traces of peanuts, other nuts or wheat; this can vary between products. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods and be available before purchase.
Store them in a dry place in a well-sealed container and follow the storage instructions on the pack. For the cup examined, Albert Heijn recommends storing it in a cool, dark, dry place and sealing it properly after use.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warning of 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal particles. The instruction is not to eat these cashews. The date has passed, but the warning remains relevant for any packs you still have; contact ALDI for further advice. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack examined.
