For calorie tracking, weighing your portion is more useful than relying on how the cashews are prepared. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews, which works out at around 92 kcal for 15 g. That’s portion control, not proof that cashews themselves are low in calories. Choose unsalted if salt is your priority, and keep the nuts clearly separate from biscuits, with the allergen information close at hand when sharing.
You want to enjoy cashews at work while keeping track of the energy in each snack. Weighing your portion gives you a clear amount to work with; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews.
You’re looking for unsalted cashews, then choosing between unroasted and roasted. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five; that doesn’t mean a product is low in calories.
You’re buying for colleagues and want everyone to know what’s in the tin. Keep the allergen information with the cashews and serve them separately so they’re easy to identify. Catering has information requirements that differ from informal sharing.
Choose this if: you want unsalted cashews that haven’t been roasted.
Bear in mind: unroasted doesn’t tell you anything about the energy content; check the pack when working out your portion.
Choose this if: you want roasted cashews without added salt.
Bear in mind: unsalted doesn’t mean fewer calories. Choose based on how the cashews are prepared and check the nutrition table.
Choose this if: you specifically want a salted, oven-roasted option.
Bear in mind: Flink lists Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashew Nuts 125 g as containing 604 kcal and 1,5 g of salt per 100 g. Based on these nutrition figures, it isn’t a low-calorie choice.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g, then weigh your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews. | If I want to match my snack to the amount I eat, I weigh my portion rather than relying on a handful; around 39% of consumers prioritise energy per portion. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check the variety name and salt content per 100 g. Choose unroasted or roasted based on how you like them prepared, not on an assumed calorie benefit. | If I’m looking for an unsalted snack, I want to be able to choose between unroasted and roasted; around 23% of consumers prioritise choosing unsalted. |
| Allergens when sharing | Keep the original ingredients and allergen information, and serve the cashews separately so they’re easy to identify. The NVWA sets out separate information requirements for catering. | If colleagues are taking snacks from the same tin, I want to see that it contains cashews and be able to check the product information; around 23% of consumers prioritise being able to identify what’s in shared food. |
| Packaging and stock | Match the net weight to how much the office gets through, and follow the storage advice on the pack. A larger pack doesn’t prove that the product will keep for longer. | If I’m buying for colleagues, I want to choose an amount that suits how much we use and limit unused stock; around 15% of consumers prioritise stock management. |
These descriptions don’t tell you how much energy a portion provides. Flink lists 604 kcal per 100 g for the specific Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted Cashew Nuts product.
Check the kcal per 100 g on the pack, then work out the energy for the amount you actually eat. Treat choosing a salt level and managing your portion as separate decisions.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s reference is based on a weighed 25 g portion. An unweighed portion may not be the same amount.
Weigh your portion and use that weight for your calculation, rather than relying on the word ‘handful’.
Cashews are a relevant tree nut allergen. In a mixed snack tin, it’s harder to tell what’s inside and keep the product information to hand.
As a precaution, serve the nuts separately so they’re easy to identify, and keep the label or ingredients and allergen information. Check with colleagues who have a food allergy before sharing.
Pack sizes vary; weight alone doesn’t tell you whether the amount is right for how much the office gets through.
Choose an amount you can manage and follow the storage advice on the pack.
Worth considering if you’re looking at salted, oven-roasted cashews.
The range includes AH Terra Unroasted Cashews 500 g, as well as a separate unsalted option.
The product page lists Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g.
Lidl Netherlands lists a product called Unsalted Cashews.
A 250 g option is listed under Trader Joe’s as roasted and unsalted.
PLUS lists Unsalted Unroasted Cashews in a 200 g bag.
These Joybuy products help you compare cashews and the available variety information when choosing a weighed snack portion.
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The listed energy per 100 g helps you work out the amount for a weighed portion.
The product information lists 604 kcal per 100 g and cashew kernels as an ingredient. Once opened, store the pack sealed.
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A good fit if you’re specifically looking for roasted, unsalted cashews.
The product information lists 596 kcal per 100 g and a pack size of 200 g. Follow the storage instructions after opening.
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This salted option is a good fit if you specifically want roasted cashews with salt.
The product information lists 586 kcal and 0,92 g of salt per 100 g, with sea salt and no added oil or fat. The pack contains 125 g.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted, salted cashews and want to check the ingredients.
The product information lists a 150 g pack, sunflower oil and salt as ingredients, and 1,0 g of salt per 100 g.
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The listed nutrition figures can help you work out a weighed portion; the product information includes salt.
The table lists 679 kcal and 1,2 g of salt per 100 g. The pack contains 500 g; follow the storage advice on the packaging.
A smaller portion doesn’t make the product itself low in energy. The Netherlands Bakery Centre sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for the claim ‘low energy’; the European Commission and the NVWA state that nutrition claims must meet EU requirements. So describe the calculated energy in a weighed portion without implying that the product itself is low in energy.
Divide the kcal per 100 g on the label by 100, then multiply by the number of grams you’ve weighed. Using the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general reference of 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews, a 15 g portion works out at around 92 kcal. This is a calculation example, not a verified figure for every brand or variety.
As a precaution, serve cashews separately so they’re easy to identify, and keep the original label with them. Cashews are a relevant tree nut allergen; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority provides information about allergens in food. This practical advice doesn’t mean that every informal office snack tin must legally have separate compartments.
According to the NVWA, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label. For non-prepacked products, including catering, the information must be available in another way, for example in writing or verbally, with a visible notice explaining that you can ask for it. This business setting isn’t automatically the same as an informal snack tin filled by colleagues.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 applies specifically to Trader Joe’s Unsalted Cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Don’t eat the product if the pack matches these details, even if the best-before date has now passed. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or varieties.
