Plain cashews are not automatically low in calories: according to the European Commission, a ‘low-calorie’ claim for solid foods requires a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal in a 25 g handful of unsalted cashews. If you want to get less energy from your snack, weigh your portion and compare the nutritional values per 100 g, rather than using a smaller portion to make a product claim.
You want to take cashews with you or eat them at home without accidentally having too many. Compare the energy per 100 g and decide how much your portion will weigh in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews.
You want cashews without a salty flavour and are choosing between unroasted and roasted varieties. PLUS and ALDI, for example, describe different unsalted options; check the product name and ingredients on the exact pack.
You’re buying snacks for several occasions and need to think about pack size, portioning and storage. Jumbo warns in the product information reviewed that young children may choke on nuts.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g and weigh your portion. | If I want to limit the energy in my snack, I need to know how many grams I’m actually eating. Around 36% of consumers prioritise calories when buying. |
| Ingredients and salt | Read the ingredients and check whether the variety is salted. | If you’re looking for a simple ingredient list or an unsalted flavour, you’ll want to check the ingredients and salt variety. Around 22% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Portioning and storage | Check the net weight and storage instructions. | If I’m taking snacks for several occasions, I want to be able to portion and store them in advance. Around 21% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
| Quantity for your budget | Compare the same type and quantity using the current price per kilogram. | If you’re planning your shopping to fit a particular budget, you’ll want to compare the costs of similar quantities. Around 14% of consumers start with this consideration. |
| Suitability and warnings | Check the allergen information and any product or batch warnings. | If I’m buying cashews for different people, I want to check that the packaging and warnings are suitable for them first. Around 7% of consumers make this their top purchasing priority. |
Salt and preparation method describe different qualities from the energy per 100 g. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; this is not a low-calorie product claim.
Check the ingredients and nutritional information separately. Don’t use the preparation description as a substitute for comparing products on the same weight basis.
The packs reviewed include sizes of 130 g, 200 g and 250 g; these are pack weights, not recommended portions. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 25 g as a handful in its calorie checker.
Decide how many grams you want to eat in advance and divide a larger pack between the snack occasions you have planned.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews, barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal particles. The warning applies to that specific batch.
Do not eat the product if the packaging, barcode and best-before date match the batch listed.
A relevant option if you’re looking for roasted cashews or a savoury flavour.
AH Unsalted Cashews are an own-brand option if you’re looking for an unsalted variety.
The Jumbo Unsalted Cashews reviewed are an option if you want to take pack size and storage into account.
The product page describes a Lidl variety of unsalted cashews.
The ALDI product range reviewed is Trader Joe’s Roasted Unsalted Cashews, 250 g. ALDI is the retailer; Trader Joe’s is the product brand.
PLUS Unsalted Unroasted Cashews are worth considering if you want to compare an unroasted variety and its listed ingredients.
These cashew options from Joybuy come in different pack sizes and varieties. Compare the energy, ingredients, salt and weight listed for each specific product; a smaller portion does not change the energy per 100 g.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a roasted, salted cashew snack in a 150 g pack. The product information lists 1.0 g of salt per 100 g and sunflower oil as an ingredient.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a product whose listed ingredient is cashew kernels only and want to weigh out your own portion. The product information lists 604 kcal per 100 g and 160 g per pack; 604 kcal per 100 g is above the threshold for a ‘low-calorie’ claim.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted cashews in a 125 g pack. The product information lists 586 kcal and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g; the ingredients include sea salt. The stated portion guidance is 4–5 portions per pack.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews and want to portion them yourself. The product information lists 596 kcal per 100 g and names cashews as the ingredient; follow the storage instructions on the pack.
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A good fit if you’re looking for a 120 g pack of salted cashews with their skins on. The product information lists 596 kcal and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g; once opened, the product should be consumed promptly.
No. A smaller portion does not make the product claim applicable. According to the European Commission, a ‘low-calorie’ claim for solid foods requires a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g; eating fewer grams only reduces the energy in the portion you eat.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the portion weight in grams, then divide by 100. For the PLUS variety reviewed, 25 g works out to: 598 × 25 ÷ 100 = 149.5 kcal, calculated using the nutritional value listed.
No. ‘Unsalted’ describes the salt variety, not the energy per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal for 25 g of unsalted cashews; check the nutritional information for the exact pack and weigh your portion.
Take the warning on the exact pack seriously: the Jumbo and PLUS product information reviewed warns that young children may choke on nuts. So don’t assume that whole cashews are suitable for young children.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerns Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal particles. Do not eat that specific batch; the warning does not automatically apply to all Trader Joe’s or ALDI cashews.
