For 25 grams of unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a general nutritional value of 5.3 grams of protein and 154 kcal; the values for a specific pack may differ. Think of an office portion as part of your diet, not automatically as a complete recovery meal: if you exercise intensively, your total protein intake matters. Compare the label, portion size and packaging before you choose.
You want to know how much protein your snack adds to your day, without treating a handful of cashews as a complete recovery meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre emphasises that your overall diet matters when you exercise intensively.
You’re looking for an office snack that suits your preferences for salt and ingredients. Compare the ingredients list and nutritional information for the exact product; ‘unsalted’ doesn’t automatically mean that no oil has been added.
You want packaging that works for several working days, such as a smaller resealable bag or a larger pack that you can divide into portions in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
First, compare protein and energy for the portion you’ll actually take with you. Then check the salt, ingredients and how you’ll store the pack at home or in the office.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who might this matter to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and energy per portion | Compare protein and energy per 100 grams and for the portion you’ve weighed out. | If I weigh out my snack and exercise too, I want to know how much protein and energy that portion provides. Around 42% of consumers give the protein content per portion their highest priority. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt content and see whether oil or flavourings have been added. | If you’re looking for unsalted nuts or want to keep the ingredients simple, it helps to check the full label. Around 33% of consumers prioritise salt and ingredients. |
| Portions and storage | Check the net weight, whether the pack is resealable and what storage advice applies. | If I take cashews with me for several working days, I look at portion size and whether the pack can be resealed. Around 25% of consumers give portion convenience and storage their highest priority. |
Jumbo’s 500-gram pack of cashews lists 21 grams of protein and 622 kcal per 100 grams. That works out at 5.25 grams of protein and 155.5 kcal per 25 grams.
Compare products using the same weighed portion, and check both protein and energy. The values given apply to this Jumbo variety.
The unsalted varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that were reviewed also contain sunflower oil. Preparation method, salt and ingredients are separate characteristics.
Read the ingredients list and nutritional information on the exact pack; don’t assume that the characteristics of one variety also apply to another.
A 500-gram pack is larger than a single office portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises storing nuts in a tightly sealed container in a dry place.
Measure out the amount you want to take with you in advance, and seal the remaining nuts tightly after use.
A large pack may go unused if you don’t plan how to portion and store it.
The varieties reviewed include salted, roasted cashews.
The unsalted variety reviewed is AH Cashewnoten, 170 grams.
The options reviewed are a 140-gram pack of unroasted cashews and a 500-gram unsalted value pack.
Alesto is the nut range reviewed at Lidl; Lidl also lists Way To Go cashews.
The product range reviewed includes Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews, 250 grams.
The variety reviewed is PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand, 200 grams.
This Joybuy selection includes unsalted and salted cashews. Compare nutritional values on the same portion basis and check the ingredients for the exact variety.
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An option to compare if you’re looking for an ingredients list containing cashew kernels.
The product information lists 100% cashew kernels and 0.028 g of salt per 100 g.
Protein: 19.8 g per 100 g. Energy: 604 kcal per 100 g.
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An option to compare if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
The title describes roasted, unsalted cashews; the ingredients list includes cashews.
Protein: 18.67 g per 100 g. Energy: 596 kcal per 100 g.
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An option to compare if you want to take a salted variety with you.
The product information lists 98% cashews, sunflower oil and salt.
Protein: 21.0 g per 100 g. Salt: 1.0 g per 100 g.
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A salted variety to compare if you prefer a short ingredients list.
The product information lists cashews and salt.
Protein: 16.1 g per 100 g. Energy: 596 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 0.9 g per 100 g.
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An option to compare if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat roasted snack.
The product information lists salt and a seasoning mix containing, among other things, rice flour, potato starch and herbs.
Protein: 18 g per 100 g. Energy: 586 kcal per 100 g. Salt: 0.92 g per 100 g.
The ingredients and allergen information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts; check it if you’re sharing the snack.
For 25 grams of unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a general nutritional value of 5.3 grams of protein and 154 kcal. Brands and varieties may differ, so weigh your portion and check the label. The 25 grams here is used for calculation, not as daily dietary advice.
Look at your overall diet and protein intake, not just your snack. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises getting enough protein when exercising intensively and lists various everyday foods as possible sources. A handful of cashews is therefore not automatically a complete recovery meal.
Store cashews in a tightly sealed container in a dry place. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises keeping nuts dry and well sealed; the Jumbo packs reviewed advise storing them in a cool, dry and dark place. Also follow the storage and best-before information on your pack.
Keep the ingredients and allergen information from the exact pack with the snack. Products may have different warnings about the possible presence of other allergens. The NVWA explains that allergens that must be declared have to appear in the ingredients list; don’t assume that everyone can tolerate the same allergens.
The NVWA warning of 20 May 2026 concerned 170-gram packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments: do not eat those specific packs. The warning does not automatically apply to the separately reviewed 250-gram pack or to all ALDI cashews.
