Snackers short on time to prepare
If you want to take cashews with you without portioning them out beforehand, a multipack can be handy. Albert Heijn lists an unsalted 3-pack; check the weight of each pack before treating it as your snack portion.
Who are these packs for?
Protein-conscious portion pickers
If you want to know how much protein and energy your snack provides, check both values for the amount you actually eat. The Voedingscentrum lists 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews; use the label for the exact product to check product-specific values.
Snackers who portion their own
If you want to weigh out a smaller amount from a larger bag, options such as Jumbo 130 g, PLUS 200 g and ALDI 250 g may be worth considering. The total pack weight is not the same as a portion for one snack break.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much you want to take with you. Then compare the pack format, the nutritional values for that amount and the variety named on the label.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this for? |
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| Portions on the go | With a multipack, check the weight of each individual pack, not just the number of packs. | If I want to take a snack with me without weighing it out beforehand, I want to know how many grams are in each pack. Around 34% of consumers prioritise the weight per pack. |
| Protein and energy | Compare both values for the same portion weight. The Voedingscentrum lists 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews. | If I want to manage my protein and energy intake, I compare those values for the amount I actually eat. Around 33% of consumers focus on this combination. |
| Salted or unsalted | Check the variety name and the nutritional information. The Voedingscentrum recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts every day and varying the types you eat. | When I’m looking for an unsalted nut option to eat every day, I start with the variety and the label. Around 20% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| Portioning your own | Weigh out the amount you’re taking with you and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Jumbo says to store its 130 g pack of unsalted cashews in a cool, dry, dark place. | If I want to take some from a larger pack, I want to be able to decide how much in advance and store the rest properly. Around 13% of consumers prioritise portioning their own. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a whole bag as one portion
Packs weighing 125 to 250 g are larger than the 25 g reference amount used for the general nutritional values from the Voedingscentrum. So the pack weight doesn’t tell you how much you’ll eat during one snack break.
Decide in advance how much you want to take with you, and check the weight of each individual pack in a multipack. Otherwise, weigh out some of a larger pack.
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Confusing ‘no oil added’ with fat-free
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no oil added. The Voedingscentrum lists 12.2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashews, so this description of how they’re prepared doesn’t mean that cashews are fat-free.
Read the preparation details alongside the nutritional information, and compare values for the same amount.
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Mistaking general cashew values for brand-specific values or proof of a claim
The Voedingscentrum’s values for unsalted cashews are general figures for the category and don’t confirm the exact nutritional values of every pack. European rules state that nutrition claims must not be misleading.
Check the current label for a specific variety. Following a high-protein diet doesn’t in itself prove that a product meets the conditions for a nutrition claim.
Relevant brands and product ranges
Duyvis
Cashews Original and a separate sea salt variety are listed.
- Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no oil added.
- This is the manufacturer’s description, not proof that the cashews are fat-free. The sea salt variety has a different composition from an unsalted one.
Albert Heijn
The own-label range includes unsalted cashews, including a separately named 3-pack.
- The multipack format is useful if you want to take individual packs with you.
- The number of packs doesn’t tell you how many grams are in each one or what amount is right for your snack.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists unsalted cashews in a 130 g pack.
- The pack weight makes a larger bag for portioning your own a clear option.
- Jumbo says to store the product in a cool, dry, dark place; follow the instructions on the pack you buy.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists a product of unsalted cashews.
- The unsalted variety is relevant if that’s the type you’re looking for.
- Check the product packaging for the values and pack information that apply to your choice.
ALDI
Under the Trader Joe's brand, ALDI lists roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
- The product listing gives both the preparation method and the total pack weight.
- A 250 g pack is not a measured portion for one snack break.
PLUS
PLUS lists a 200 g pack of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
- The product name makes the unroasted preparation method and unsalted variety clear.
- It’s a larger pack from which you can weigh out your own snack portion, not a confirmed single-serving portion.
Cashews at Joybuy
These Joybuy products are cashews in different varieties and pack sizes. Check the variety and compare the nutritional information for the exact product with the amount you want to eat.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour Large Cashew Nuts 160 g
The pack contains 160 g; weigh out how much you want to take for one snack break.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
The product name specifies roasted, unsalted cashews in a 200 g pack. Compare the nutritional information for this variety with your weighed portion.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
The product information mentions sea salt and 4–5 servings per pack. Check the stated serving size before comparing it with the amount you want to eat.
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Verse Klassenoten Salted Cashew Nuts 150 g
The product name specifies salted cashews in a 150 g pack. Check the label for this variety when comparing nutritional values for your portion.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500 g
The product description mentions salt and the product name specifies a 500 g pack. Check the variety on the label and weigh out how much you want to take with you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the protein in the amount I’m taking with me?
Take the protein value per 100 g from the label and multiply it by your portion weight divided by 100. Compare the energy for the same weight. As a general guide for the category, the Voedingscentrum lists 5.3 g of protein and 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews.
Is 25 g a compulsory portion size?
No, 25 g is the reference amount used in the nutritional table here, not a compulsory portion size. The Voedingscentrum recommends eating a handful of unsalted nuts every day and varying the types you eat; decide for yourself what amount suits your snack break.
How should I store cashews if I’m splitting a pack over several occasions?
Follow the instructions on the pack for the variety you buy. Jumbo says to store its 130 g pack of unsalted cashews in a cool, dry, dark place. That instruction doesn’t confirm a specific shelf life after opening for other brands.
Can any pack of cashews be labelled ‘high in protein’?
Following a high-protein diet doesn’t in itself prove that a specific pack meets the conditions for that nutrition claim. According to the European Union, nutrition claims on labels and in advertising must comply with the rules in force and must not be misleading. The NVWA also checks claims such as ‘source of protein’ and ‘high in protein’.
What does the ALDI warning about Trader Joe's cashews mean?
The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe's unsalted cashews, 170 g, with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026: do not eat this specific pack because it may contain metal particles. The best-before date mentioned has now passed; the warning applies to the pack and batch described, not automatically to other sizes or batches.