Price-per-kilo checkers
You add cashews to your weekly shop and want to know whether a larger pack works out cheaper per kilo. The listings from Jumbo and ALDI show why it’s worth comparing both the pack size and the price per kilo.
Who is this relevant to?
Regular buyers of unsalted nuts
You’re looking for unsalted cashews for regular use and want to choose a stock-up size that suits how much you get through. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts and varying the types of nuts you eat.
Buyers who prefer to get less at a time
You want to buy or open a smaller amount. PLUS and ALDI offer 200–250 g packs alongside larger options; a smaller pack doesn’t automatically mean a higher price per kilo.
What should you look for when buying?
First compare products with the same salt and preparation variant by pack size and price per kilo. Then decide whether the total amount suits how much you use, and check the label and storage advice. The Jumbo and ALDI comparisons mentioned here apply to the listed packs and not automatically to other brands or variants.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Value per kilo | Compare the price per kilo of products with the same salt and preparation variant. | If I’m mainly looking for the lowest comparable price per kilo, I first compare like-for-like variants. Around 29% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Quantity and weekly budget | Decide how much you want to buy and compare several smaller bags with one large one. | If I only want to buy an amount that suits my planned use and grocery budget, I compare the total quantity in each option. Around 24% of consumers put the quantity they want to buy first. |
| Salt and preparation | Check whether the cashews are unsalted, unroasted, roasted or seasoned. | If the preparation or salt content is what determines my choice, I check that first and only then compare the packs. Around 23% of consumers put their choice of variant first. |
| Storing your supply | Check the best-before date and any special storage instructions on the pack. | If I won’t finish an opened bag quickly, I check the storage advice and date on that pack. For around 12% of consumers, keeping their supply in good condition is their top priority. |
| Fairtrade certification | Check the certification information for the specific product range. | If Fairtrade is the deciding factor for me, I check the certification on the product itself rather than relying on the retailer’s name. Around 12% of consumers put fair trade first when shopping. |
Common pitfalls
-
Assuming a value pack always has the lowest price per kilo
A larger pack can work out more expensive per kilo. In the ALDI listings checked, two 250 g bags cost less together than the 500 g pack shown; the 500 g page groups variants and doesn’t confirm that the recipes are exactly the same.
Work out the cost of smaller packs for the same total weight, and only compare products in the variant you’re looking for.
-
Treating salted, unsalted and unroasted as the same choice
A lower price per kilo isn’t much help if the preparation or salt content isn’t what you want. Unroasted and unsalted also describe different product characteristics.
Choose the variant you want first, then compare the pack sizes and prices per kilo of similar products.
-
Assuming general storage guidance guarantees how long every pack of cashews will keep
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s storage guide is for mixed unsalted nuts; it isn’t a cashew-specific guarantee for every preparation or pack.
Follow the best-before date and storage instructions on your pack, and buy an amount you plan to use.
Relevant brands and supermarket own-labels
Duyvis
Cashews Sea Salt is a salted snack option; the listed pack size is 125 g.
- Duyvis describes the cashews as seasoned with coarsely ground sea salt.
- The 125 g pack isn’t a large stock-up size; the flavour description comes from the manufacturer.
Albert Heijn
AH Terra Unroasted Cashews are an option if you’re specifically looking for unroasted cashews.
- Albert Heijn’s product listing shows a 500 g pack.
- The listing identifies one product option; it doesn’t prove a general quality or price advantage.
Jumbo
The own-label range includes unsalted cashews in both smaller and larger packs.
- Jumbo’s listings make it possible to compare 200 g and 500 g packs of unsalted cashews.
- A comparison between these products doesn’t automatically tell you anything about other variants or brands.
Lidl
Lidl lists Alesto cashews and the separate Way To Go product range.
- Lidl’s listing includes unsalted and spicy roasted variants. Lidl says that Way To Go products are 100% Fairtrade certified.
- The Fairtrade claim applies to Way To Go and not automatically to all Alesto products. The cashews page says they are sold in store.
ALDI
Trader Joe’s listings include a 500 g pack with salted and unsalted variants, and a 250 g roasted, unsalted option.
- The product listings offer different pack sizes to compare.
- The 500 g page groups variants; it hasn’t been established that its recipe is exactly the same as the 250 g option.
PLUS
PLUS lists 200 g packs of cashews, including unsalted Fairtrade and unsalted, unroasted variants.
- The product listings distinguish between certification and preparation characteristics.
- These packs are smaller than 500 g; check the exact variant before comparing prices per kilo.
Cashews at Joybuy
The Joybuy options below range from larger packs to smaller snack bags. Check each product’s pack size and flavour or preparation variant before comparing it with other cashews.
No image available
Three Squirrels purple-shell cashews, 500 g
The 500 g pack suits anyone looking for a larger supply for the week; check the flavour and preparation details on the product page.
No image available
Be&Cheery purple-shell cashews, 180 grade, 500 g
The 500 g pack is intended for a larger supply; the product name also mentions 180 grade. Check the product page to confirm it’s the variant you want.
No image available
Jiazhouyuanye cashews, Original Flavour, 160 g
At 160 g, this is a smaller amount than the 500 g packs in this selection; check the product information if you want to compare ingredients.
No image available
Duyvis dry roasted cashews, 125 g
The 125 g pack suits anyone looking for a smaller amount rather than a 500 g stock-up bag. Check the product information for the exact variant.
No image available
Verse Klassenoten salted cashews, 150 g
The 150 g pack is smaller than the 500 g stock-up packs. The product name specifies salted cashews; only compare it with a suitable salted variant.
Frequently asked questions about cashews
How do you compare one large bag with several smaller bags?
Compare the same total quantity and, ideally, the same salt and preparation variant. Work out the price per kilo using the net weight, and multiply the price of the smaller bags by the number you need. The ALDI listings shown illustrate that a smaller bag can work out cheaper per kilo; the 500 g product page groups variants and doesn’t confirm that the recipes are exactly the same.
How long can you keep an opened bag of cashews?
Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on your pack. For mixed unsalted nuts, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives a guide of six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer; this isn’t a guaranteed storage period for every cashew variant. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists rancidity, a tough texture and mould as signs of reduced quality or spoilage.
What should you look for in the allergen information on the label?
Check the ingredients list and the clearly highlighted allergen information on the current pack, especially if you’re buying cashews for someone with an allergy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses that allergens must be declared clearly and correctly; the European Union also lists the net quantity, best-before date and any special storage instructions as label information.
Can you give whole cashews to young children without any concerns?
No. Jumbo’s product page for the 500 g pack of unsalted cashews warns that young children can choke on nuts. Bear this warning in mind when considering how the product will be used.
Does ALDI’s safety warning apply to all cashews?
No. On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority issued a warning about Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews, EAN 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, because they may contain metal fragments. If you still have this exact pack, don’t eat the cashews. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other pack sizes or batches.