When choosing cashews for a garden party, think about how much you’ll actually eat. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a 25 g handful of unsalted cashews contains an average of 5.3 g of protein. If you’re keeping an eye on your protein intake around exercise, cashews can form part of your everyday diet. Compare labels for protein, salt and ingredients; a sports-focused product name doesn’t prove that a product offers any specific recovery benefits.
You want to know how much protein a handful of cashews adds to your everyday diet, without automatically treating a snack for sharing as a recovery product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per 25 g handful of unsalted cashews.
You’re looking for cashews with no added salt and want to distinguish between unroasted, fried and roasted options. Unsalted doesn’t automatically mean that no oil has been added.
You want to serve an appropriate amount of snacks and have clear information about ingredients, allergens and storage. The packaging for the specific option you’re serving is your best guide.
The main things to consider are how much you’ll eat, the flavour and ingredients you prefer, and how much you want to share.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the protein per 100 g and calculate the amount for the portion you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per 25 g of unsalted cashews. | If I want to match my protein intake to what I actually eat around exercise, I look at the portion rather than just the packet; around 25% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Unsalted ingredients | Check both the ingredients and the salt content. The AH and Jumbo options reviewed contain sunflower oil; cashews are listed as an ingredient for the PLUS option mentioned. | If you want to serve unsalted cashews, you’ll want the snack to match that preference; around 15% of consumers prioritise an unsalted option. |
| Savoury flavour and preparation | Check the exact option, the ingredients and the salt content. Duyvis says Cashews Original are oven-roasted without added oil and contain 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. | If I’m choosing a savoury snack to serve with drinks, I want to know exactly which option is on the table; around 20% of consumers prioritise this flavour preference. |
| Quantity and storage | Compare the net weight with the portions you’re planning and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. A 500 g Jumbo pack works out at twenty 25 g portions. | For a snack table to share, I want to put out enough and know how to store any leftovers; around 20% of consumers prioritise getting the right quantity. |
| Allergen information | Check the packaging for the exact option you’re serving, including any warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. | If a guest needs to avoid certain allergens, I want to have the correct packaging to hand; around 20% of consumers prioritise allergen information. |
The value on a label per 100 g isn’t the same as the amount in a smaller portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per 25 g handful of unsalted cashews.
Calculate the label value for the portion you’ll actually serve or eat, and consider that amount as part of your overall diet.
The AH and Jumbo unsalted options reviewed contain sunflower oil. Cashews are listed as an ingredient for the PLUS option mentioned.
Read the preparation details and ingredients list separately from the salt content.
Product information varies by option: PLUS warns that peanuts may be present; Duyvis Cashews Original warns that wheat, peanuts and various nuts may be present.
Check the packaging for the product you’re actually serving and keep it available for your guests.
Duyvis Cashews Original and the Joybuy product description for Dry Roasted Cashews list different salt levels and ingredients. Duyvis product information gives 1.5 g of salt per 100 g for Original; the Joybuy description for Dry Roasted lists sea salt and 0.92 g per 100 g.
Compare the full product name, pack size and ingredients before assuming that two products are the same.
The details below apply to the specific options listed, not necessarily to a brand’s entire range.
Cashews Original is a savoury snack for sharing, sold in a 125 g pack.
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten is the fried option reviewed, sold in a 170 g tub.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten Voordeelverpakking is a 500 g pack for a snack table to share.
The Dutch Lidl product page lists an unsalted cashew option.
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S Cashewnoten geroosterd en ongezouten in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand is the option reviewed, sold in a 200 g pack.
This selection includes unsalted, roasted and salted cashews. Compare the portion size, ingredients and nutritional values for the specific option.
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A good choice if you’re looking for cashews with no other added ingredients.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels, 19.8 g of protein and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g. The pack contains 160 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a roasted, savoury cashew option for a snack table.
The product description lists sea salt, 18 g of protein and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g. The allergen information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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A good choice if you’re considering a salted option to serve straight away.
The product information lists 16.1 g of protein and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g. The product name gives the pack size as 150 g.
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A good choice if you want to serve roasted, unsalted cashews at your garden party.
The product information lists 18.67 g of protein per 100 g. The ingredients list names cashews.
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A good choice if you want to share a larger pack of salted cashews.
The product information lists 16.4 g of protein and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. The pack contains 500 g.
No. Nutritional values are generally given per 100 g. Divide the protein value per 100 g by four to calculate a 25 g portion; for unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 5.3 g of protein per handful of this size.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet. Cashews can contribute to your overall protein intake, but a product name doesn’t prove that it offers any specific recovery benefits.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the specific option. Albert Heijn recommends keeping the option reviewed in a cool, dark and dry place and closing the pack after use; Jumbo says to store it in a cool, dry and dark place.
Take note of the choking hazard warning on the product information for the AH, Jumbo and PLUS options reviewed. Follow the warning on the packaging of the product you’re serving.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns TRADER JOE'S Cashewnoten ongezouten, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat the affected batch and follow ALDI’s instructions. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g pack or to other batches.
