The cashews reviewed are not low in calories, so choose a measured portion and compare the nutritional values per 100 g for the exact variety. Unsalted, unroasted and made without added oil do not mean the same thing; check the salt content and ingredients separately too.
You want to know how much energy you’re actually consuming at a garden party. That’s why the weight of your portion matters as well as the nutritional values per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews; for a specific pack, use the value given for that variety.
You’re looking for unsalted nuts and want to know whether oil has been added. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts; ‘unsalted’ and ‘unroasted’ describe different qualities.
You want to serve a savoury cashew variety while keeping an eye on portions, salt and how to store opened packs. To do so, check the details for the variety you’ve chosen and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then decide how much you want to serve per person. Consider salt, ingredients and pack size as separate factors.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who does this matter to most? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh the portion you serve. | If I want to know how much energy my portion contains, I calculate it using the amount I actually serve myself. Around 42% of consumers put energy per portion eaten first. |
| Unsalted and oil | Read the ingredients and compare the salt content per 100 g. | If I want unsalted cashews, I also check whether oil has been added and what the label says about salt. Around 25% of consumers give the highest priority to an unsalted composition. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check the full variety name, ingredients and salt content. | For a savoury snack, I want to be able to choose a flavour I like without treating salt and preparation as the same thing. Around 17% of consumers give savoury flavour the highest priority. |
| Quantity and storage | Check the net weight, the number of portions you plan to serve and the storage instructions. | If I’m shopping for guests, I want to be able to divide up the quantity and store any leftovers according to the label. Around 16% of consumers prioritise buying, portioning and storage. |
The nutritional values per 100 g and the energy in a weighed portion answer different questions. A smaller portion does not change the nutritional values of the product.
Weigh your portion and use the kcal per 100 g on the pack to calculate its energy content. Don’t describe cashews as ‘low calorie’ if they don’t meet the applicable threshold.
These terms describe different qualities. ‘Unsalted’ on its own says nothing about how the cashews were prepared or how much energy they contain.
Check the ingredients list and compare the salt and energy content per 100 g separately.
Cashews from the same brand can differ in preparation and salt content. For example, the Duyvis oven-baked variety reviewed lists 0.92 g of salt per 100 g, while the Duyvis sea-salt variety reviewed lists 2.3 g.
Compare the full product name and nutritional values for the exact variety before choosing.
The packaging provides product-specific allergen information and any relevant warnings.
Keep the label to hand when serving and make sure opened packs remain identifiable.
The brand offers savoury cashew varieties, including oven-baked and salted cashews.
AH Unsalted Cashews is an own-brand variety in a 170 g pack.
Jumbo Unsalted Cashews 200 g is an own-brand option if you’re looking for unsalted cashews.
The Lidl pack of unsalted cashews reviewed contains 500 g.
The TRADER JOE'S cashews reviewed are roasted, unsalted and sold in a 250 g pack.
The PLUS varieties reviewed include unroasted, unsalted cashews and a roasted Fairtrade variety, both in 200 g packs.
These Joybuy products offer different pack sizes and varieties to compare by energy per 100 g, preparation and salt. None of the nutritional values listed meet the threshold for a ‘low calorie’ claim.
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An option if you’re looking for a 160 g pack and a simple cashew snack.
The ingredients list states 100% cashew kernels. The nutritional value is 604 kcal per 100 g.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews.
The product information lists only cashews as an ingredient and 596 kcal per 100 g.
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An option if you’re looking for a 500 g pack to share with guests.
The product information lists cashew kernels and salt as ingredients, with 679 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g.
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An option if you’re looking for a 200 g pack of roasted, unsalted cashews.
The ingredients list states only cashews. The nutritional value is 596 kcal per 100 g.
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An option if you’re looking for a larger pack of cashews to share out.
The product information lists cashews and salt as ingredients, with 578 kcal and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
No. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for a ‘low calorie’ claim; the varieties reviewed with nutritional values are well above this threshold. A claim about reduced energy content also requires a reduction of at least 30%, and the reason for the reduction must be stated.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. For the unroasted PLUS variety reviewed, 25 g provides 598 × 25 ÷ 100 = 149.5 kcal based on the value on the label. The 154 kcal per 25 g given by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre is a general value for unsalted cashews, not the label value for that specific variety.
No. ‘Unsalted’ describes the salt content, not the ingredients or method of preparation. For example, the Jumbo variety reviewed lists sunflower oil, while the unroasted PLUS variety lists only cashews as an ingredient. Before buying, check the ingredients list and salt content for the exact variety.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label; also check for any warnings about other nuts or peanuts. The labels reviewed warn that young children can choke on nuts, so don’t assume whole cashews are suitable for young guests.
No. The warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 20 May 2026 applied only to TRADER JOE'S Unsalted Cashews 170 g with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat any pack you may have kept that matches these details, due to the possible presence of metal particles. The warning does not automatically apply to other ALDI products or packs.
