For a lighter TV snack, check the fat content of the exact cashew variant and the energy in your weighed portion. Unsalted, unroasted or roasted without added oil does not, in itself, mean a lower fat content. Choose unsalted if you mainly want to avoid added salt, and assess a claim such as reduced fat separately, checking the claim and its basis for comparison on the packaging.
You want to keep eating cashews, but pay attention to fat and energy, and would rather weigh out a portion than rely on the preparation name. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat as a general reference for 25 g of unsalted cashews; this is not a product specification for every brand.
You’re specifically looking for unsalted cashews and also want to know whether they’re roasted or unroasted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; being unsalted does not, in itself, tell you anything about the fat content.
You’re looking for a roasted variety, but don’t want to mistake a description such as ‘without added oil’ for proof of a lower total fat content. Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as roasted without added oil.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and claims | Compare the fat per 100 g in the exact variety, and check what the comparison is based on for a reduced fat claim. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods. | If you’re mainly looking for a demonstrably lower total fat content, compare product information rather than relying on the name. Around 36% of consumers prioritise reducing fat. |
| Portion and energy | Weigh your portion and calculate its energy using the nutritional information on the exact packaging. | If you want to limit how much you eat during a night in front of the TV, weighing out a portion in advance is more helpful than treating the whole pack as one portion. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy. |
| Added salt | Check whether the variety is labelled unsalted, and read the ingredients and salt content. | If you want to avoid added salt, look for an unsalted variety; that choice doesn’t automatically tell you anything about the fat content. Around 21% of consumers say salt is their main consideration. |
| Flavour and preparation | Distinguish between roasted, unroasted and roasted without added oil; assess the nutritional information separately. | If you’re mainly looking for a roasted flavour or a particular preparation method, you’ll want to identify that feature without treating it as a nutritional claim. Around 14% of consumers start with flavour or preparation. |
This describes the preparation method, not a proven lower total fat content, according to Duyvis. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 12.2 g of fat as a general reference for 25 g of unsalted cashews; this figure is not a product specification for all brands.
Assess the preparation description and fat content separately, using the information on the exact packaging.
‘Unsalted’ refers to salt, not the total fat content of the cashews.
Choose unsalted if you want to avoid added salt, and check the nutritional information as well.
The pack size is the amount you buy; choosing your portion is a separate decision.
Weigh out how much you want to eat beforehand, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) warning of 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to this specific product.
For this pack, check the barcode and best-before date, and do not eat it.
The range includes varieties for those looking for roasted cashews or a sea salt flavour.
AH Terra Unroasted Cashews is a product range for those specifically looking for unroasted cashews.
The unsalted varieties described are available in 200 g and 500 g packs.
Lidl has a range of cashews; Product of the Year Netherlands also describes 500 g packs of Alesto roasted unsalted cashews.
The Trader Joe’s varieties described are roasted and available as 250 g packs of salted or unsalted cashews.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews, 200 g, combines two explicitly stated product features.
This product selection is suited to anyone looking for roasted cashews and wanting to assess the nutritional information for the amount they eat.
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A good choice if you’re looking for roasted cashews and want to take the nutritional information for this exact variety into account.
The product information lists 43 g of fat, 586 kcal and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g.
The pack contains 125 g; the product description says it provides 4–5 portions.
Contains cashews and is not suitable for anyone with a cashew allergy.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. A claim about fat reduction refers to a comparison with a reference product, so check the exact packaging to see what that comparison is based on.
Multiply the value per 100 g shown on your pack by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. As a general example, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashews; use the information for the exact variety when doing your own calculation.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging for the exact variety. Nuts are among the allergens that must be declared by law; according to the NVWA, this information appears on the label of prepacked products.
A Jumbo pack warns that young children can choke on nuts. So don’t assume that whole cashews are a suitable snack for young children.
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Do not eat this specific pack. The warning applies to this product, not automatically to other ALDI varieties.
