Cashews can be part of a protein-focused diet, but assess their contribution based on the portion you actually eat. For Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, Flink lists 19 g of protein and 604 kcal per 100 g. That works out to 4.75 g of protein and 151 kcal in a 25 g portion. This does not mean you’ll recover faster, and the figures don’t automatically apply to other varieties.
You want to know how a portion of cashews contributes to your overall protein intake, without automatically treating the snack as a recovery product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that protein requirements can increase with strength and endurance sports, while most people who play sport don’t need specialist protein products if they eat a varied diet.
You compare the protein and energy values with the amount you actually eat. The per-100 g values for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, as listed by Flink, show why portion size matters.
You’re looking for cashews as one of several plant-based options, alongside foods such as pulses, tofu and wholegrain products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five dietary guidelines; preparation method and composition are still features to check for each product.
Start with the contribution from your own portion, then weigh it against energy, salt and the variety you’re looking for. The percentages below relate to the different priorities involved in this choice.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein per 100 g and work out how much that is for the amount you eat. Consider the contribution as part of your overall diet, too. | If you include cashews in your sports nutrition plan, you’ll want to know what your portion actually adds. Around 36% of consumers put protein contribution first. |
| Energy and portion size | Compare products using the same quantity and decide which portion suits your choice. | If you want to add protein while keeping an eye on the energy in your snack, check both values for the portion you eat. Around 29% of consumers prioritise managing their energy intake. |
| Salt and allergens | Check the exact variety, salt content, ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. | If you’re looking for an unsalted variety, you’ll also want to check the allergen information on that specific pack. Around 21% of consumers prioritise an unsalted product. |
| Packaging and storage | Compare the net weight with how much you use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. | If you want the pack to suit how often and how many cashews you eat, its size and storage advice are worth considering. Around 14% of consumers give packaging and cost in use the highest priority. |
Unsalted cashews are available in various forms. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in its Wheel of Five dietary guidelines, but that doesn’t tell you how much protein your specific pack provides per portion. The European Commission says that nutritional information is given per 100 g or 100 ml, so convert portions to the same quantity when comparing products.
According to Flink, the values for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g are given per 100 g. A smaller portion will therefore contain a different amount of protein and energy from the figures shown for that quantity.
Work out the protein and energy for the amount you actually eat. For 25 g of this specific variety, that comes to 4.75 g of protein and 151 kcal.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. The nutritional values listed by Flink relate to a separately assessed salted variety, so they shouldn’t be taken as representative of all Duyvis products.
Check the preparation method, energy and salt separately on the packaging of the variety you’re buying.
A nutrition table describes a product’s composition; the listed values for cashews don’t demonstrate a recovery benefit. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who play sport don’t need specialist protein products if they eat a varied diet.
Use nutritional values to assess your diet, not as proof that cashews will deliver a particular sporting result. According to Your Europe, nutrition and health claims must not be inaccurate, ambiguous or misleading.
A relevant option for oven-roasted, savoury cashew varieties.
The product page describes AH Unsalted Cashews.
Product pages are available for unsalted cashews, including 130 g and 200 g packs.
The Dutch product page confirms Way To Go! Unsalted Cashews.
ALDI describes TRADER JOE'S Roasted Unsalted Cashews in a 250 g pack.
PLUS describes a 200 g variety of unsalted, unroasted cashews.
This Joybuy selection features a salted cashew variety for anyone looking to include a savoury option in their nutrition plan.
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A savoury, salted cashew variety to include in your protein plan; this isn’t the unsalted variety.
The product description lists protein, energy and salt in the nutrition table. Check the current values on the packaging for this variety.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who play sport don’t need specialist protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet. Protein requirements can increase with strength and endurance sports, but this isn’t a personalised protein target.
Multiply the nutritional value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. For Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten 125 g, a 25 g portion provides 4.75 g of protein, 151 kcal and 0.375 g of salt, based on the values listed by Flink. This is a calculation example for that variety, not a recommended sports portion.
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the product you’re buying. According to the NVWA, this information must appear on the label of pre-packed products; the Food Allergy Foundation lists cashews among tree nuts. Whether they’re unsalted or unroasted, they’re still cashews.
Follow the instructions on the specific pack. For its 130 g unsalted variety, Jumbo advises storing the cashews in a cool, dry and dark place; this isn’t a universal shelf life after opening for other products.
No. The NVWA warning dated 20 May 2026 refers only to TRADER JOE'S Unsalted Cashews 170 g, barcode 2003020120930, with a best-before date of 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific pack if you still have it; the warning doesn’t automatically apply to other packs or the entire range.
