Less fat per snack
You’re looking for cashews to take on your night shift and want to distinguish a genuinely lower fat content from features such as being unsalted or made without added oil.
Who is this relevant to?
Taking small portions with you
You want to measure out an amount before your shift rather than snack straight from a larger pack. Albert Heijn recommends portioning snacks in advance as a practical tip for night shifts.
Preparing snacks regularly
You often take snacks with you and pay attention to pack size, sealing them properly and storing them between shifts. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
What should you look for when choosing?
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Genuinely lower fat | Compare the total fat per 100 g and check the exact product. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g per 100 g for the low-fat claim. | If a lower fat content is my main consideration, I check the nutritional information and claim on the pack; around 36% of consumers put reducing fat first. |
| Amount per snack | Weigh your portion in advance and use the nutritional values per 100 g for that product. AH Cashews Unsalted lists 50 g of fat and 622 kcal per 100 g. | If I want to take a measured amount with me during my shift, I pay attention to portion size; around 29% of consumers give portion control top priority. |
| Added salt | Read the ingredients and salt content on the exact pack. Unsalted tells you about the salt, not the fat content. | If I mainly want to avoid added salt, I check the ingredients separately from the fat content; around 21% of consumers choose this as their main consideration. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the pack size and storage instructions, and consider whether you can seal the pack properly after opening. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. | If I prepare snacks for several shifts, I pay attention to portioning and storage; around 14% of consumers value this convenience most. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming unsalted or oil-free means low-fat
These terms describe the salt content or how the nuts are prepared; they don’t automatically tell you the fat content. You could end up choosing a standard product when you’re actually looking for one with less fat.
Check the nutritional information for the exact product and look up the meaning of any nutrition claim separately from how the nuts are prepared.
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Treating the whole pack as one portion
The amount in a pack and the amount you eat during one shift are two different things.
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you in advance, then seal the rest securely.
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Applying a safety warning to the wrong pack
The warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 20 May 2026 applies specifically to TRADER JOE'S Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. The warning concerns possible metal fragments.
Check the product name, pack size, barcode and best-before date against the warning. Do not eat the pack named in it, and don’t automatically apply the warning to other cashews from the same brand.
Brands to consider
Duyvis
Duyvis describes its Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. This may be relevant if the preparation method is a factor in your choice.
- Duyvis’s description tells you how the cashews are prepared.
- The manufacturer’s description doesn’t prove that the cashews are low-fat; check the nutritional information for the exact product.
Albert Heijn
AH Unsalted Cashews 170 g are a roasted product with a stated serving size of 25 g.
- Albert Heijn lists 96% cashews, sunflower oil, and 50 g of fat and 622 kcal per 100 g.
- The product is unsalted, but that doesn’t mean it’s low-fat. The nutritional values quoted apply to this product.
Jumbo
Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g are roasted cashews with sunflower oil.
- Jumbo lists 99% cashews and 48.6 g of fat per 100 g for this product.
- Unsalted doesn’t mean lower in fat; compare the nutritional information on the exact pack.
Lidl
Lidl lists unsalted cashews, which may be relevant if added salt is a concern for you.
- The unsalted label helps you identify an option if you’re watching your salt intake.
- Unsalted doesn’t tell you whether a product is low-fat. Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the exact product.
ALDI
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S Roasted Unsalted Cashews 250 g; TRADER JOE'S is the product brand name.
- The pack size may be useful if you want to divide the cashews into portions yourself.
- The NVWA warning for the separate 170 g pack does not automatically apply to this pack or to all ALDI cashews.
PLUS
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews 200 g lists cashews as its only ingredient.
- PLUS product information lists 46.5 g of fat and 598 kcal per 100 g.
- Having cashews as the only ingredient doesn’t automatically mean the product is low-fat.
Cashews at Joybuy
These products are cashews you can portion yourself for snacks; none of the products shown are confirmed low-fat alternatives.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160g
The 160 g pack gives you a specific amount to divide into snacks for your shift.
Pack size: 160 g.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
This product may suit you if you’re looking for dry-roasted cashews. Check the exact ingredients and nutritional information against your own criteria.
Preparation as stated in the product name: dry roasted. Pack size: 125 g.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
The product name specifies salted cashews. If added salt is a concern for you, check the ingredients and nutritional information for this product too.
Pack size: 150 g.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200g
This product may suit you if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews; being unsalted doesn’t in itself tell you anything about the fat content.
Preparation and type as stated in the product name: roasted and unsalted. Pack size: 200 g.
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Xue Ji Chaohuo Salted Cashews with Skin 120g
The 120 g pack may be handy if you want to take some with you and portion it out yourself.
The product name specifies salted cashews with skin. Pack size: 120 g.
Frequently asked questions
What does low-fat mean on a pack?
According to the European Commission, the low-fat claim can only be used for solid foods containing no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. Compare the nutritional information for the exact product with this limit.
How should I prepare cashews to take on a night shift?
Weigh out the amount you want to take with you in advance, then seal the rest securely. Albert Heijn recommends portioning snacks in advance as a practical tip for night shifts.
How should I store an opened pack of cashews?
Store nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends keeping them somewhere cool if possible, for example at 10 to 15 °C; also follow the storage instructions on the pack.
What should I look for when it comes to allergens?
Check the ingredients list and allergen warnings on the exact pack. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, any allergens that must be declared must be clearly distinguishable in the ingredients list. The PLUS product reviewed states that it may contain peanuts.