A lighter lunch snack
You want to know whether choosing a different product or having a smaller portion will help you consume less fat. Compare products per 100 g, then calculate the amount for the portion you’ll eat.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Choosing unsalted cashews
You’re looking for cashews with no added salt and want to assess unsalted, unroasted and oven-roasted as separate product characteristics.
Buying for several lunches
You want to divide a pack into portions for several lunches. Check the pack size and, once opened, follow the storage advice on the packaging.
What should you look for when buying?
If you want less fat in the same amount, start by comparing the fat content per 100 g. If you mainly want to eat fewer cashews with your lunch, decide on a portion size and calculate the nutritional values for that weight.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who this matters most to |
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| Fat and portion size | Compare fat per 100 g, then calculate the amount for your portion. | If I want less fat in the same amount, I compare the values per 100 g. If I mainly want to eat fewer cashews, I weigh out my lunch portion. Around 36% of consumers put fat and portion size at the top of their list. |
| Salt and preparation | Check the salt information and consider preparation methods separately from fat content. | If I don’t want added salt, I look for ‘unsalted’ and check the product information. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the pack size with how you plan to use it, and follow the storage advice once opened. | For lunches, I want a pack I can divide into portions and store myself. Around 29% of consumers put practical portioning at the top of their list. |
| Allergens | For pre-packed products, read the allergen information; if buying loose, ask which type of nut is included. | If I need allergen information, I ask about cashews before buying and check the label. Around 14% of consumers put this information first. |
Avoid common buying mistakes
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Assuming ‘no added oil’ means less total fat
This describes how the cashews are prepared, not their total fat content.
Use it as information about the preparation method, and compare the nutrition table on the exact pack to check the fat content.
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Confusing a whole pack with your lunch portion
A pack weighing, for example, 200 or 250 g isn’t a recommended portion size. The nutritional value of what you eat depends on the amount you actually weigh out.
Weigh out the amount you’ve chosen and calculate the nutritional values for that portion.
A larger pack means weighing out more portions yourself and storing the product properly once opened.
Cashew brands to use as a guide
Duyvis
Duyvis Cashews Original is worth considering if you’re specifically looking for cashews oven-roasted without added oil.
- The manufacturer describes them as oven-roasted without added oil.
- This preparation method doesn’t prove that they have a lower total fat content.
Albert Heijn
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten is a useful reference if you’re looking for cashews with no added salt.
- The product name says they’re unsalted.
- The product name doesn’t confirm a lower fat content; check the nutrition table on the pack.
Jumbo
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g comes in a pack you can divide between lunch breaks.
- The product listing says the cashews are unsalted and gives the pack size as 200 g.
- The pack size isn’t a recommended portion and doesn’t mean the product contains less fat.
Lidl
Lidl’s unsalted cashews are worth considering if salt content is part of your decision.
- The product listing describes them as unsalted cashews.
- Being unsalted says nothing by itself about fat content or portion size.
ALDI
ALDI lists Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
- The product listing gives the preparation method, salt status and pack size.
- These characteristics don’t indicate a lower fat content. An NVWA warning concerned a specific Trader Joe’s pack; see the FAQ for details on its scope.
PLUS
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is worth considering if both salt content and preparation method matter to you.
- The product listing describes them as unsalted and unroasted, and gives the pack size as 200 g.
- Being unroasted describes how they’re prepared; it doesn’t prove that they have a lower fat content.
Cashews at Joybuy
This selection includes cashews that you can portion yourself. Some product listings specify a preparation method or salt status. Compare the fat content per 100 g in the product information, as none of these characteristics by itself proves a lower fat content.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160g
A good choice if you want to weigh out a standard portion of cashews yourself; the product description lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient.
Pack size: 160 g. The nutrition table gives the fat content per 100 g.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
Suitable if you’re looking for cashews oven-roasted without added oil; this doesn’t in itself indicate a lower total fat content.
Pack size: 125 g. The nutrition table gives the fat and salt content per 100 g.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
A salted option to include in your comparison if salt matters as well as fat.
Pack size: 150 g. The nutrition table gives the fat and salt content per 100 g.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews and want to weigh out your own lunch portion.
Pack size: 200 g. The product listing gives the fat content per 100 g.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin 180 grade 500 g
A salted option in a larger pack, for anyone who wants to divide it into several portions.
The product title gives the grade as 180 and the pack size as 500 g. The nutrition table gives the fat and salt content per 100 g.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the nutritional values for my lunch portion?
Multiply the value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. Use the table for the product you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general value of 12.2 g of fat per 25 g of unsalted cashews doesn’t automatically apply to every product sold in shops.
Does the canteen have to tell me which nuts are in a loose snack?
According to the NVWA, information about allergens present must be available for unpackaged products. For nuts, it must be clear which type is included. If in doubt, ask specifically whether the snack contains cashews before buying.
What should I do if allergen information is missing?
Ask the seller for the information before buying the product. The NVWA says consumers can report missing allergen information for food sold in catering businesses or shops.
How long can you keep unsalted cashews after opening?
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general storage guide recommends keeping them for six months in a kitchen cupboard or one year in the freezer; after that, their quality may deteriorate. Also follow the advice on the packaging of your product.
Which cashews were covered by the NVWA warning about Trader Joe’s?
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 applied only to Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews in a 170 g pack with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. The warning advised consumers not to eat that specific pack; it was not a general warning about all ALDI cashews.