Choose cashews based on the nutritional value of the portion you actually eat, not just the protein figure per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal as general reference values for a 25 g portion of unsalted cashews. Based on the product values provided, 25 g of Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews contains 4.5 g of protein, 146.5 kcal and 0.23 g of salt. If you exercise late, consider your protein intake as part of your overall diet and don’t treat cashews as a proven recovery solution on their own.
After a late workout, you want a convenient snack and to know how much protein you’re actually eating. Consider the portion as part of your overall diet, without automatically attributing a special recovery benefit to cashews. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general information about sports nutrition and protein.
You like to have something to nibble on regularly and pay attention to portion size, energy and unsalted options. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre provides general nutritional reference values for a handful of unsalted cashews; the nutritional value of a branded product may differ.
You’re looking for a roasted or savoury option and want to consider the preparation method and salt content separately. Roasted without added oil and unsalted are different product characteristics; Duyvis, for example, describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein and energy per 100 g, then calculate the values for your snack portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal as general reference values for a 25 g portion of unsalted cashews. | After a late workout, I want to know what my snack contributes without assuming it has a special recovery effect. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the protein contribution per portion. |
| Portion size and energy | Decide how much you want to eat and use the nutrition table on the exact pack. The general reference of 154 kcal applies to 25 g of unsalted cashews, not automatically to every branded product. | If I want to eat a measured amount in the evening, I look at the energy in that portion, not the size of the bag. Around 29% of consumers make portion size and energy their first consideration. |
| Salt and preparation | Check whether the pack says the cashews are unsalted, unroasted or roasted; these are separate characteristics. The product information for Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews specifically states that they contain 0.92 g of salt per 100 g. | If I’m mainly looking for an unsalted, unroasted or roasted option, I want to be able to assess those characteristics separately from the protein figure. Around 21% of consumers give salt and preparation the highest priority. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you usually use, and follow the storage advice for that particular product. Jumbo advises storing its Unsalted Cashews 130 g in a cool, dry, dark place. | For a late-night snack that I don’t have every day, I want packaging that suits how I use it and can be stored according to the label. Around 14% of consumers prioritise packaging and storage. |
The amount you eat determines how much protein and energy you get. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal as general category values for 25 g of unsalted cashews; these are not exact values for every brand.
Convert the values per 100 g to the same portion size and check the nutrition table for the exact product.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as roasted without added oil. That alone doesn’t mean the product is fat-free or unsalted; according to Flink, the Duyvis salted option reviewed contains 49 g of fat and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g.
Assess the preparation method, fat and salt as separate characteristics of the exact product.
The PLUS product reviewed contains 200 g and the ALDI option contains 250 g. That’s quite different from the 25 g portion the Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses as a general nutritional reference.
Decide on your snack portion separately and choose packaging that suits how you use it and the storage advice on the label.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
The AH own-brand range includes a product listed as Unsalted Cashews.
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in separate 130 g and 200 g packs.
Lidl lists the Way To Go cashew range within its Alesto selection.
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g bag.
This option may suit you if you’re looking for ready-to-eat roasted, salted cashews and want to compare the nutritional value per portion.
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A good option if you’re looking for roasted, salted cashews and want to compare the values for a measured snack portion.
The product information states that each 100 g contains 18 g of protein, 586 kcal and 0.92 g of salt. For a 25 g portion, that works out at 4.5 g of protein, 146.5 kcal and 0.23 g of salt.
Multiply the value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. For a 25 g portion of Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, the product information provided works out at 4.5 g of protein, 146.5 kcal and 0.23 g of salt.
Not necessarily. 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 your protein intake as part of your overall diet; one late-night snack doesn’t prove a special recovery effect.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked products, and nuts are among the allergens that must be listed by law. Check the label on the exact pack.
Jumbo advises storing this product in a cool, dry, dark place. For a different pack, follow its own storage advice and the best-before information on the label.
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, with barcode 2003020120930 and a best-before date of 23 September 2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat that specific pack. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other ALDI packs.
