If you want to eat cashews as part of a high-protein diet, choose based on the nutritional information and the portion you actually eat, rather than terms such as unsalted or made without added oil. The standard varieties reviewed contain 46.5 to 50 g of fat per 100 g. According to the European Commission, the ‘low fat’ claim for solid foods applies to products with no more than 3 g per 100 g.
You want to know how much protein your planned portion provides, so you compare the nutritional information with the amount you actually eat. General nutritional guidance from the Voedingscentrum and product labels from Albert Heijn and Jumbo can help you make that comparison.
You want to distinguish between a lower fat content and preparation claims such as unroasted or made without added oil. The European Commission sets out the threshold for the ‘low fat’ claim; product information from Duyvis and PLUS shows why the preparation method alone doesn’t mean a product is low in fat.
You’re looking for unsalted cashews to enjoy regularly and want the pack size to suit your portions and storage habits. Product information from Lidl and ALDI, along with storage advice from the Voedingscentrum, can help.
First compare the fat and protein content on the same basis, then decide which portion suits your snack break. After that, check the salt, ingredients and pack size separately.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Genuinely lower in fat | Compare fat per 100 g and per portion you’d actually eat. The labels state 50 g per 100 g for AH Unsalted, 48.6 g for Jumbo Unsalted Cashews and 46.5 g for PLUS unroasted cashews; the product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS applies to those specific varieties. | If I want to limit fat, I check the nutrition table rather than relying on terms such as unroasted or made without added oil. Around 34% of consumers prioritise the actual fat content. |
| Protein in my portion | Compare protein values per 100 g and convert them to the same portion weight. AH lists 19 g and Jumbo 21.5 g of protein per 100 g; these figures come from the labels for those varieties. | If I want to know what my own snack portion provides, I look at the protein in that portion, not just the value per 100 g. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the protein their portion provides. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check both the ingredients list and the salt content. The AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed contain sunflower oil; according to the Dutch product declaration, Duyvis Oven Roasted contains 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. | If I want to avoid added salt or certain ingredients, I check both separately. Around 20% of consumers start by looking at salt and ingredients. |
| Packaging and use | Choose a pack size that suits your portions and compare the current price per kilo, not just the price per bag. The Lidl and ALDI product pages mentioned list pack sizes of 500 g and 250 g respectively. | If I regularly have a measured portion, I want a pack that suits how I use it and can be stored properly. Around 13% of consumers focus mainly on pack size and cost. |
Unsalted describes the salt content, not the fat content. The AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed contain sunflower oil and list 50 and 48.6 g of fat per 100 g respectively.
Check the fat content and ingredients list separately from the salt information, and assess the exact variety.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. The Dutch product declaration for Oven Roasted lists 49 g of fat per 100 g.
Use the preparation method as information about the ingredients, and check the nutrition table as well.
The nutritional information per 100 g is based on a larger amount than many people have as a snack. The AH and Jumbo labels list 19 and 21.5 g of protein per 100 g respectively.
Work out the label value for the weight you plan to eat, and compare products using the same portion size.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, in a 125 g pack.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Unsalted Cashews 225 g is a roasted variety made with sunflower oil.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g lists 99% cashew nuts and sunflower oil.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews 200 g lists cashew nuts as the ingredient.
The Lidl product page describes unsalted cashew nuts in a 500 g pack.
The product page checked describes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashew nuts in a 250 g pack.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim. A smaller snack portion or a lower fat content than another product is not the same as meeting this claim.
Always follow the instructions on the pack first. Albert Heijn recommends storing the cashews in a cool, dark and dry place, and sealing the pack properly after use. In its general storage advice, the Voedingscentrum says opened unsalted cashews can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for six months.
No. The 225 g AH pack lists nine portions of 25 g. Use this as a guide for working out amounts, and decide for yourself how much to eat; it isn’t a portion prescribed for you personally.
Always check the information on the pack for the exact variety. PLUS states that the product may contain peanuts; Duyvis Cashews Original states that it may contain wheat, peanuts and various nuts. This information does not automatically apply to other varieties.
Do not eat the 170 g pack of Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 refers to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to this specific pack and date, not to all ALDI cashews.
Compare the current price per kilo, then consider how much you actually need. The Lidl and ALDI product pages mentioned list different net weights, so comparing only the price per pack won’t give you a like-for-like comparison.
