Who is this choice for?

People comparing fat content

You want cashews with less fat and compare the nutritional values per 100 g. Look beyond claims about salt or how the nuts are prepared.

People who want to weigh out their snack portion

You want to keep eating cashews but decide on a portion in advance. That’s a different choice from buying a product with a lower fat content.

People managing office supplies

You’re buying for several colleagues and pay attention to pack size, allergen information, and keeping the nuts sealed and dry. Separate information requirements apply to catering with unpackaged products; the NVWA explains these.

What should you look for when buying?

First compare the fat content per 100 g. Then consider your portion, the ingredients and what’s needed for a shared office pack.

What to consider What should you look for? Who is this important to?
Fat content Compare the fat in g per 100 g for the exact variant. Check what any reduced-fat claim refers to. If you want the nuts themselves to contain less fat, compare products on the same basis. Around 36% of consumers put reducing fat in the product first.
Portion size Weigh the amount you eat and check the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion. If you want to measure out your snack before work, weighing a portion helps you decide how much to eat. Around 29% of consumers say portion control is their main reason for buying.
Ingredients and salt Check whether oil and added salt are listed in the ingredients; consider salt separately from total fat. If you’re mainly looking for an unsalted variety or one with a simple ingredient list, check the ingredients and how the nuts are prepared. Around 21% of consumers prioritise these factors.
Office supplies Choose a pack size to suit how quickly it will be used, and check the storage instructions and allergen information. For supplies shared with colleagues, a suitable pack and clear allergen information are important. Around 14% of consumers prioritise managing and storing supplies.

The European Commission states that, for solid foods, a ‘low fat’ claim requires a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. A smaller portion doesn’t change this limit per 100 g. A reduced-fat claim isn’t the same as ‘low fat’, so check exactly what’s being compared.

Nutritional values per 100 g make it possible to compare portions like for like, but they don’t tell you how much fat you’ll get from your portion. For general nutritional information, the Voedingscentrum lists 12,2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashews. For a branded product, use the values on the exact pack.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming ‘no added oil’ means low fat

    Duyvis describes Cashews Original as prepared without added oil, but its nutritional table lists 49 g of fat. So the preparation method alone doesn’t mean the product is low in fat.

    Read the total fat content separately from the preparation claim. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim.

  • Comparing a small portion with 100 g of another product

    This means you’re comparing different quantities and could wrongly judge a standard variety to be lower in fat.

    First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then work out separately how much fat is in your weighed portion.

  • Opening a large office pack without a storage plan

    Nuts should be stored in a sealed container in a dry place, advises the Voedingscentrum. Once a pack is open, you’ll need a designated storage spot and a way to reseal it properly after use.

    Choose a pack size that suits how quickly it will be used, and seal it properly after use.

  • Checking a safety warning by brand name alone

    The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 specifically names Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. These details don’t automatically apply to other packs or varieties.

    Compare the brand, pack size, barcode and best-before date with the warning. Don’t eat the batch named if it’s still in your office supplies.

Relevant brands to consider

The information below applies to the varieties named. Details about one product don’t represent the brand or retailer’s full range.

Duyvis

Duyvis Cashews Original is an oven-roasted variety in a 125 g pack. According to Duyvis, it’s prepared without added oil.

  • The preparation method is relevant if you’re looking for cashews without added oil.
  • The nutritional table lists 49 g of fat and 1,5 g of salt. ‘No added oil’ doesn’t mean ‘low fat’ or ‘unsalted’.

Albert Heijn

AH Unsalted Cashews 170 g is a roasted variety. The product information gives a portion size of 25 g.

  • The product information lists the ingredients and portion size for this variety.
  • The label lists 50 g of fat per 100 g and sunflower oil as an ingredient. Here, ‘unsalted’ doesn’t mean ‘no oil’ or ‘low fat’.

Jumbo

According to the product information, Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g contains sunflower oil.

  • The label separately lists 48,6 g of fat and 0,02 g of salt per 100 g.
  • These values apply to the variety named and don’t support a conclusion about Jumbo’s full range.

PLUS

PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews 200 g lists cashews as an ingredient.

  • The ingredients list is useful if you’re looking for a variety with cashews as its only ingredient.
  • The label lists 46,5 g of fat per 100 g and states that the product may contain peanuts. Its ingredients don’t prove that it’s low in fat.

Lidl

The Lidl product listing features unsalted cashews in a 500 g pack.

  • The pack size may be useful if you’re sharing supplies with colleagues.
  • Pack size alone says nothing about fat content or a nutritional claim.

ALDI

The ALDI product listing features Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack. ALDI is the retailer; Trader Joe’s is the product brand listed.

  • This product listing is relevant if you’re choosing a roasted, unsalted variety.
  • Check the nutritional values and ingredients on the exact pack; a product description such as ‘unsalted’ doesn’t tell you how much fat it contains.

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Frequently asked questions

When can cashews be described as ‘low fat’?

For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. Check the nutritional values for the exact variety; a smaller portion doesn’t change this limit per 100 g.

How do I calculate the fat in my snack portion?

Multiply the fat per 100 g by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. AH Unsalted Cashews 170 g lists 50 g of fat per 100 g, so a weighed 25 g portion contains 12,5 g of fat. This calculation is based on the value on the label.

How should I store an opened pack at the office?

Store nuts in a sealed container in a dry place, as advised by the Voedingscentrum, and follow the instructions on the pack too. AH Unsalted Cashews 170 g advises storing the product in a cool, dark, dry place and resealing the pack properly after use.

What allergen information must be available for loose cashews provided by office catering?

According to the NVWA, allergen information for unpackaged products must be made available in another way, for example on signs or verbally, with a visible notice telling you that you can ask for it. This applies to catering or similar food businesses, not to everyone who snacks at home.

Does the NVWA warning about Trader Joe’s cashews apply to all packs?

No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 names Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Compare these details with the pack; other varieties aren’t automatically from the same batch. Don’t eat the specific batch named if you still have it in stock.