Choose cashews based on the portion you actually eat and the make-up of your whole lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal for a 25 g handful of unsalted cashews. That makes cashews an addition to your meal, not proof of any brand-specific recovery benefit.
You want to know how much protein a handful adds and consider it alongside your whole lunch and daily diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises that getting enough protein from your overall diet matters; a brand name is no proof of a specific recovery result.
You’re looking for something to add to your sandwich and want to distinguish between unsalted, unroasted and roasted in oil. So check both the preparation method and the ingredients.
You want to divide a pack across several lunches, so you’re keeping an eye on how much you take with you and how you store the rest. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
First compare the nutritional value of the portion you eat, then check the salt, preparation method and information on the pack.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who might prioritise this? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the same quantity. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews; check the values on the exact pack you’re buying. | If you exercise and want to know what a handful adds to your lunch, consider it alongside the rest of your diet. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the protein content. |
| Salt and preparation | Check both the ingredients and the salt content. AH Unsalted Cashews are roasted in sunflower oil; PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews list cashews as their only ingredient. | If you’re looking for an unsalted option, you’ll also want to know whether it’s roasted or unroasted. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this combination of salt and preparation method. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight, portion size and storage instructions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing opened nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. | If you’re dividing a pack across several lunches, choosing a suitable portion and storing it carefully are practical considerations. Around 18% of consumers prioritise portioning and storage. |
| What ‘high protein’ means | Check the exact claim and the nutrition table; don’t assume a claim applies based only on the grams of protein per 100 g. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) regulates nutrition claims. | If you want to understand what a claim on a pack means, check the accompanying nutritional information too. Around 19% of consumers make the meaning of claims their top priority when buying. |
The amount of protein and energy you get depends on your portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews.
First decide how much you want to take with you, then calculate the nutritional values for that amount.
The AH option is unsalted but contains sunflower oil, while PLUS lists an unroasted option with cashews as its only ingredient.
Check the preparation description and ingredients as well as the salt content.
A claim about a product’s composition doesn’t, on its own, tell you whether your whole lunch meets your nutritional needs. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises the importance of getting enough protein from your overall diet.
Assess the nutritional value of your portion and your whole lunch separately from claims about the product.
Duyvis Cashews Original and Cashews Sea Salt are savoury options in 125 g packs.
AH Unsalted Cashews are a roasted own-brand option in a 170 g pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashews are an own-brand option in a 200 g pack.
Lidl Netherlands has a product page for Way To Go! Unsalted Cashews.
ALDI describes Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews are an own-brand option in a 200 g pack.
This cashew option is easy to portion out as an addition to your lunch. Assess its nutritional value based on the amount you eat.
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The product description says these dry-roasted, salted cashews are ready to eat and make a suitable addition to a meal.
Duyvis product information lists 18 g of protein and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g; that means 25 g provides 4.5 g of protein.
The product description lists 4–5 portions. The allergen information lists nuts/cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts; check the pack before you buy.
To assess that, consider your whole diet, not just a handful of nuts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 5.3 g of protein per 25 g of unsalted cashews and emphasises getting enough protein after intense exercise; this doesn’t prove a brand-specific recovery benefit.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreational exercisers don’t need these products. For intense exercise, practical circumstances or not getting enough protein from everyday food may influence your choice.
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them somewhere cool. Also follow the storage instructions and use-by information on your own pack.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label. For products sold loose, for example at a bakery or lunch shop, that information must be available in another way before purchase. Check the details for the exact cashew option, as additional warnings can vary between products.
No. The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, because of possible metal fragments. Don’t eat this specific recalled pack; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs.
