Portion-conscious hosts
You want to serve cashews while still being able to work out the energy in your own weighed portion.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Hosts looking to limit added salt
You’re looking for a clearly labelled unsalted variety and don’t want to mistake it for a lower-calorie product.
Drinks party organisers
You match the pack size, preparation method and allergen information to what you’re serving others.
What should you look for when choosing?
Unsalted and unroasted
A good fit if: you’re specifically looking for these two characteristics and want to weigh your own portion.
Consider: unroasted and unsalted, on their own, tell you nothing about the energy per 100 g.
Unsalted and roasted
A good fit if: you want to choose a roasted variety with no added salt.
Consider: check the energy value on the pack; roasting isn’t a low-calorie claim.
Salted and oven-roasted
A good fit if: you’re choosing a salted variety intentionally and want to weigh your portion.
Consider: Flink lists 604 kcal per 100 g for the specific Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted variety; it isn’t a low-calorie option.
First compare the energy per 100 g, then work out how much is in your weighed portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews; this is a general reference, not the nutritional value of every pack.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Weigh the amount and use the kcal per 100 g shown on the pack. Using the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general reference, 15 g works out at 92.4 kcal. | If I want to limit how much I eat with my drinks, I look at the energy in my weighed portion. Around 42% of consumers prioritise calories per portion. |
| Added salt | Check whether the variety is described as unsalted and look at the salt per 100 g too. Unsalted doesn’t necessarily mean salt-free; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.01 g of salt per 25 g for the general unsalted variety. | If I want to avoid added salt, I look specifically for an unsalted variety. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this choice. |
| Preparation method | Read the variety name and ingredients list. PLUS describes an unroasted variety, while ALDI lists a roasted one; neither preparation term replaces the nutrition table. | If the preparation method determines my first choice, I check whether the pack says unroasted or roasted. Around 17% of consumers mainly choose based on preparation method. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with the amount you want to serve. Examples include 200 g at PLUS and 250 g at ALDI; a bag isn’t automatically one portion. | If I’m buying for a group, I want to be able to divide the contents without serving more than planned. Around 16% of consumers mainly consider quantity and pack size. |
Common pitfalls
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Assuming unsalted or no added oil means low in calories
These descriptions don’t prove that a product has a low energy value. For solid foods, the European Commission only allows a claim such as ‘low calorie’ at a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. Flink lists 604 kcal per 100 g for the specific Duyvis Oven Roasted Salted variety.
Compare the energy per 100 g, then work out the value for your own portion. Don’t treat a preparation description as a calorie claim.
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Comparing different portion sizes
A lower value for a smaller portion doesn’t mean a product contains less energy per 100 g.
First compare the values per 100 g, then convert the varieties to the same portion weight of your choice.
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Treating a whole bag as one portion to share
200 g or 250 g packs may contain several portions. The pack and the amount you serve aren’t the same thing.
Decide in advance how much you want to serve, then follow the storage instructions on the pack for the rest.
Without weighing portions in advance, you may serve or eat more than you intended.
Brands and varieties to compare
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted with no added oil.
- The preparation description is useful if you’re looking for a variety with no added oil.
- This doesn’t prove a low energy value. For the specific salted Oven Roasted variety, Flink lists 604 kcal and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists its own-brand Cashew Nuts Unsalted variety.
- The variety is clearly labelled as unsalted.
- The variety name doesn’t tell you how much energy the product contains; check the current packaging.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists Cashew Nuts Unsalted in a 200 g pack.
- The product name makes the unsalted variety and pack size clear.
- Jumbo says the salt content comes from naturally occurring sodium; this doesn’t mean it has a calorie advantage.
Lidl
Lidl lists the Way To Go! Cashew Nuts Unsalted variety.
- The variety name makes it clear that these are unsalted cashews.
- Being labelled unsalted doesn’t prove a lower energy value; check the nutritional information on the pack.
ALDI
ALDI lists TRADER JOE'S roasted and unsalted Cashew Nuts in a 250 g pack.
- The variety is clearly described as both roasted and unsalted.
- The preparation method and salt variety don’t make it unnecessary to compare calories with other packs.
PLUS
PLUS lists Cashew Nuts Unsalted Unroasted in a 200 g bag.
- The product description makes it clear that the cashews are both unsalted and unroasted.
- Unroasted doesn’t automatically mean fewer calories; compare the nutritional values on the current pack.
Cashews at Joybuy
These product choices help you compare energy per 100 g, pack size, and salt or preparation variety.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour cashew nuts 160 g
A good choice if you want to weigh your portion and are looking for a product with cashew kernels as its only ingredient.
The product description lists 2526 kJ per 100 g and a pack size of 160 g.
Contains cashew kernels; check the allergen information if you’re serving them to others.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews 125 g
A good choice if you’re looking for an oven-roasted variety and want to work out your portion using the nutritional information.
The product description lists 2437 kJ per 100 g and says no fats or oils have been added.
The description lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanuts as allergens; check the current packaging if you’re serving others.
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Verse Klassenoten salted cashew nuts 150 g
A good choice if you deliberately want to serve a salted variety and weigh the portion yourself.
The product description lists 2555 kJ per 100 g and a pack size of 150 g.
The ingredients include sunflower oil and salt. Check the current packaging for allergen information.
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g'woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 200 g
A good choice if you’re looking for roasted cashews with no added salt and want to weigh your portion.
The product description lists 2496 kJ per 100 g and a pack size of 200 g.
Contains cashews; check the allergen information on the current packaging if you’re serving them to others.
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Be&Cheery cashews with purple skin 180 grade 500 g
A good choice if you’re looking for a larger pack so you can divide the contents into weighed portions.
The product description lists 2839 kJ and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, with a pack size of 500 g.
Contains cashews; check the allergen information on the current packaging if you’re serving them to others.
Frequently asked questions
When can cashews be described as ‘low calorie’?
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for a ‘low calorie’ claim. A smaller portion doesn’t change the energy per 100 g, so compare the nutritional value of the specific pack.
How do I work out the calories in my portion?
Multiply the kcal per 100 g shown on your pack by the portion weight in grams, then divide by 100. This lets you compare the amount you’re serving without directly comparing portions of different sizes.
Does unsalted mean cashews contain fewer calories?
No. ‘Unsalted’ describes the salt variety and doesn’t prove a lower calorie content. Choose this variety if you want to avoid added salt, and compare the nutritional value per 100 g to check calories.
What allergen information should I check when serving cashews?
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging of the exact variety you’re serving. The NVWA says allergen information must also be available for unpackaged products in hospitality and catering; this business requirement doesn’t automatically apply to a private gathering at home.
Did the ALDI recall notice cover all cashews?
No. NOS reported in May 2026 on 170 g packs of TRADER JOE'S unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23 September 2026. The notice doesn’t provide evidence about all ALDI varieties, and a past best-before date doesn’t prove that a potentially affected product is safe.