If you want to eat fewer calories from cashews while watching the Dutch team, start by checking how much you serve yourself: the Dutch products reviewed that list their kcal values contain 598–624 kcal per 100 grams. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 grams for a ‘low energy’ claim. So, choosing a smaller portion doesn’t make the cashews themselves low in calories. Also compare the salt and ingredients for the exact product variant; weighing out a bowl makes it easier to prepare the amount you’ve chosen.
If you want to eat cashews while watching and find out how much energy your portion provides, compare the nutritional values per 100 grams and weigh out your portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a reference portion for unsalted cashews; this is not a mandatory maximum.
If reducing salt is your priority, check the nutrition table for the exact product variant. Label information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Duyvis shows that salt content and kcal are separate points of comparison.
If you’re preparing snacks for people with different tastes, compare the ingredients and preparation method of each product variant, and decide how much to serve from a larger pack. If any guests have a food allergy, always check the allergen information on the packaging too.
First decide how much you want to serve, then compare the exact product variant for its salt content, ingredients and packaging.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare kcal per 100 grams and weigh your own portion. To calculate: kcal per 100 grams × portion size in grams ÷ 100. | If I want to know how much energy my own snack portion provides, I weigh out the cashews. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the energy content of the portion they eat. |
| Salt content | Compare grams of salt per 100 grams and per portion; assess kcal separately. | If reducing salt is my main priority, I check the nutrition table rather than relying on the product variant’s name alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise limiting salt. |
| Preparation and ingredients | Check the full product variant name and ingredients list; preparation terms alone don’t tell you how many kcal a portion contains. | If I’m looking for a simple, roasted or seasoned flavour, I compare the recipes for each product variant. Around 21% of consumers give the most weight to flavour and preparation method. |
| Packaging and portions | Compare the net weight, individual bags and where it’s sold; if you buy a larger bag, decide on your own portion size. | If I want to prepare snacks in advance, I look for individual portions or consider how much I want to weigh out from a larger pack. Around 14% of consumers are swayed by packaging convenience and where they shop. |
The product values quoted are taken from the labels of specific variants from Albert Heijn, Jumbo, PLUS and Duyvis; the general reference portion of 25 grams comes from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Unsalted tells you about the salt content, not automatically about the energy per portion. The unsalted variants from Albert Heijn and Jumbo that we reviewed both list 622 kcal per 100 grams.
Compare salt and kcal separately, and calculate based on the amount you actually eat.
A 170-gram pack is not the same as a single snack portion. Albert Heijn lists both a net weight of 170 grams and a portion size of 25 grams.
Weigh out your own bowl. With a multipack, opening one bag sets the amount available, but it doesn’t determine how many bags you’ll end up eating.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. The ingredients list checked for Cashews Zeezout does include sunflower oil.
Check the full product variant name and ingredients list; don’t assume a product description applies to other variants from the same brand.
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) issued a warning about 170-gram packs of Trader Joe’s Cashewnoten ongezouten with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific combination and does not automatically cover other ALDI cashews.
If you still have that exact pack, don’t eat its contents and follow the NVWA’s advice.
The variants described include Original and Zeezout; check which recipe suits your preferences.
The AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g reviewed is a prepared variant for anyone looking to avoid added salt.
Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g is an unsalted variant containing sunflower oil.
Way To Go! Cashewnoten ongezouten is listed as a multipack containing three individual bags.
The Trader Joe’s variant reviewed is described as roasted and unsalted, in a 250-gram pack.
The product information reviewed covers unroasted, unsalted cashews and roasted, unsalted Fairtrade cashews.
This selection includes unsalted and salted cashews; use the nutrition values for the exact variant to calculate your own portion.
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The salted variant is an option if you’re looking for cashews with salt; decide how much to serve yourself.
The nutrition table lists 2.555 kJ per 100 grams and 1,0 grams of salt per 100 grams. Net weight: 150 grams.
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This variant may suit you if you’re looking for a simple ingredients list and want to weigh out your own portion.
The product information lists 604 kcal and 0,028 grams of salt per 100 grams, with cashew kernels as the only ingredient. Net weight: 160 grams.
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The roasted, unsalted variant is a good choice if you’re looking for this preparation method and flavour, and want to weigh out your own portion.
The product information lists 596 kcal and 0,067 grams of salt per 100 grams, with cashews as the only ingredient. Net weight: 200 grams.
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This variant contains salt and may suit you if you’re looking for salted cashews; weigh out a portion from the larger pack.
The nutrition table lists 578 kcal and 0,9 grams of salt per 100 grams. The ingredients are cashews and salt; net weight: 500 grams.
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This salted variant is an option if you’re looking for cashews with salt; decide on your portion separately from the total pack size.
The nutrition table lists 596 kcal and 0,9 grams of salt per 100 grams. The ingredients list includes cashews and salt; net weight: 120 grams.
Not based on the product values reviewed, which range from 598–624 kcal per 100 grams. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 grams for a ‘low energy’ claim. You can eat a smaller amount of cashews, but that doesn’t make the product itself low in calories.
Multiply the kcal per 100 grams by the number of grams you’ve weighed out, then divide by 100. PLUS lists 598 kcal per 100 grams for its unroasted, unsalted cashews; mathematically, 15 grams works out at 89,7 kcal and 25 grams at 149,5 kcal. For another variant, use the value on its own label.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 grams as a reference portion for unsalted cashews and provides general guidance on nuts. It isn’t a legal limit or personal recommendation for a snack occasion.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the exact pack; cashews are an allergen themselves. The labels reviewed also mention the possible presence of other allergens, including peanuts. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed on the label. An unsalted product or simple recipe isn’t suitable for someone with a cashew allergy.
The warning issued by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority on 20 May 2026 concerns 170-gram packs of Trader Joe’s Cashewnoten ongezouten with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. If you still have that exact pack, don’t eat its contents and follow the recall information. The warning does not automatically apply to other packs or variants.
