If you want to reduce the fat and energy you consume at each snack, decide on your portion size and compare the nutritional values per 100 g of the variant you choose. Unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean that cashews contain less fat. As a general reference, the Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashews; always check the label on your product.
If you’re moving into your own place and want to manage the amount of fat and energy you consume at each snack, weigh your portion and compare product labels on the same basis. The Voedingscentrum provides general nutritional values for unsalted cashews; these are not specific to any one product.
If you’re looking for a nut snack with no added salt, check that it’s labelled unsalted. The Voedingscentrum includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five; this in itself says nothing about whether they have a lower fat content.
For your kitchen cupboard, it’s useful to compare the net weight and price per kilo, as well as the amount you expect to use. Pack sizes vary across the range.
Start with the nutritional values per 100 g and your portion size; then consider salt, packaging and preparation as separate preferences.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat and energy per portion | Compare the fat and energy per 100 g, then calculate the values for your portion size. A portion size does not change the fat content per 100 g. | If your main concern is how much you eat at each snack, start by weighing your portion. Around 36% of consumers prioritise fat and energy per snack. |
| Choosing unsalted | Check whether the packaging says unsalted. Assess salt and fat separately. | If you want to eat cashews every day without added salt, look specifically for the salt information and check the fat content separately. Around 21% of consumers prioritise unsalted snacking. |
| Pack size and stocking up | Compare the net weight and price per kilo; choose a pack size that suits your usage and storage space. | If you’re stocking your cupboard and keeping an eye on cost and quantity, compare the price per kilo with what you’re likely to use. Around 29% of consumers prioritise budget and value for money. |
| Preparation method | Unroasted and oven-roasted without added oil are different characteristics; neither on its own proves a lower total fat content. | If you have a clear preference for the preparation method or flavour, choose based on that and use the label to assess the fat content. Around 14% of consumers prioritise flavour and preparation method. |
Salt content and fat content are separate product characteristics. The Voedingscentrum’s general reference for 25 g of unsalted cashews contains 12.2 g of fat.
Check fat and energy separately from salt, and compare the nutritional values per 100 g first.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil. This description of the preparation method is not proof of a lower total fat content.
Choose this preparation method only if it suits your preference, and check the nutrition table for the fat content.
A larger pack may have a different price per kilo and will need more storage space. Jumbo offers different pack sizes in its range.
Compare the current price per kilo, net weight and your own usage before choosing a larger pack.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil.
Albert Heijn offers an unsalted cashew variant for anyone looking to avoid added salt.
The range includes unsalted variants in 200 g and 500 g packs, as well as an unroasted variant.
Lidl lists unsalted cashews as a product variant.
ALDI lists roasted, unsalted cashews under the Trader Joe's product brand in a 250 g pack.
PLUS lists unsalted, unroasted cashews in a 200 g pack.
These products include different cashew variants and list nutritional values per 100 g, so you can compare portions. The values do not prove that a product is low-fat.
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A good choice if you want to decide on your own portion size and use the listed nutritional value to calculate what’s in a portion.
The product information lists 47.7 g of fat per 100 g and a pack size of 160 g.
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An option if you want to use the listed nutritional value per 100 g to work out your own snack portion.
The product information lists 43 g of fat per 100 g and a pack size of 125 g.
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A good fit if you prefer salted cashews; check the label if you also want to compare the fat content.
The product information lists 46.67 g of fat per 100 g.
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A good choice if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews and want to tailor your portions to your own usage.
The product information lists 46.67 g of fat per 100 g and a pack size of 200 g. Roasted and unsalted does not automatically mean less fat.
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A larger pack to weigh up against how much you expect to use and the space available in your cupboard.
The product information lists 60.1 g of fat per 100 g and a pack size of 500 g.
Multiply the value per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide the result by 100. As a general reference, the Voedingscentrum lists 154 kcal and 12.2 g of fat for 25 g of unsalted cashews. This is not a measurement for every product variant or a recommended amount for you personally.
Compare the fat content per 100 g on the labels, then calculate it based on the weight of your own portion. This keeps the product’s composition separate from the amount you eat at each snack.
No. This description refers to the preparation method and does not prove a lower total fat content. Check the nutrition table for the specific variant.
Choose a pack size that suits how much you expect to use and follow the storage advice on the packaging. The Voedingscentrum lists rancidity, a tough texture and mould as signs of quality loss or spoilage in mixed unsalted nuts; this is not a guaranteed shelf life for every cashew variant.
Check the allergen information on the exact packaging before sharing the nuts. Heating does not automatically make nut allergens harmless.
No. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with a best-before date of 23-09-2026 because they may contain metal fragments. The warning applies to that specific pack and date, not to all cashews.
