Calorie-conscious TV snackers
You want to choose a portion mindfully while watching TV. Compare the nutritional information for the same quantity and set aside your weighed portion; a pack isn’t automatically one portion.
Who are these options for?
If you’re looking for unsalted or savoury cashews
Your choice comes down to taste and how they’re prepared. Unsalted and made without added oil are different characteristics, so check both the ingredients and salt content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends unsalted nuts.
If packaging matters to you
You want to choose between individual packs and a larger pack that you can portion out yourself. Check the contents of each pack and follow the storage advice on the packaging once opened.
What should you look for in cashews to enjoy while watching TV?
When snacking mindfully, the main things to consider are portion size, energy content, taste, salt content and packaging. The table is aimed at consumers choosing cashews to snack on while watching TV.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most relevant to? |
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| Amount per snack | Weigh your portion and calculate its energy using the value on the exact pack: kcal per 100 g × portion in grams ÷ 100. | If I want to decide in advance how much I’ll eat while watching TV, portion size is my main consideration. Around 42% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Energy for the same quantity | Compare kcal per 100 g and per equal-sized portion. Don’t treat ‘unroasted’, ‘unsalted’ or ‘made without added oil’ as calorie claims. | If I mainly want to know how much energy the same quantity contains, I compare the nutritional information for the exact variety. Around 25% of consumers prioritise energy density. |
| Taste and salt | Read the ingredients and salt content per 100 g; keep unsalted and savoury-seasoned varieties separate. | If I want to choose between an unsalted flavour and a savoury variety, I focus on the ingredients and salt content. Around 17% of consumers prioritise taste and salt. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the quantity per pack or bag and follow the storage instructions after opening. | If I want an amount that suits how I portion and store my cashews, I look at the packaging. Around 16% of consumers prioritise packaging and practicality. |
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim. The products reviewed here with nutritional information are well above that threshold. A smaller portion doesn’t change the product’s nutritional value per 100 g, but it does determine how much you serve yourself.
The product pages for PLUS, Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 598, 622 and 622 kcal per 100 g respectively for the varieties discussed. Flink lists 604 kcal per 100 g for Duyvis Oven Roasted Gezouten Cashew Noten. These figures are for specific products, not a comparison of all cashews.
Common buying pitfalls
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Assuming unsalted or made without added oil means low in calories
These terms describe salt content or preparation, not the energy per 100 g. The varieties reviewed here with nutritional information don’t meet the European threshold for a low-energy claim.
Check the energy value on the packaging for the exact variety and compare like for like.
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Counting the whole pack as one portion
The AH pack contains 170 g and lists a portion size of 25 g. Lidl lists three individual 25 g bags for Way To Go!
Set aside the amount you want to eat in advance and, if you’re buying a multipack, check the contents of each bag.
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Mixing up nutritional information for different Duyvis varieties
A different product variety may have different nutritional information and ingredients. Figures for one variety therefore don’t necessarily apply to a differently named product.
Compare the full product name with the label on the pack you have.
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Ignoring a specific safety warning
On 20 May 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority warned about 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments.
If you already have a pack, check the product name, weight, barcode and best-before date. Don’t eat any pack covered by this warning.
Relevant brands and varieties
Duyvis
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil. This is a product description, not evidence of a calorie benefit.
- For the separate Oven Roasted Gezouten variety, Flink lists 604 kcal and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g.
- Don’t apply these nutritional values to a differently named Duyvis variety.
Albert Heijn
AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g is a baked variety containing cashews and sunflower oil.
- Albert Heijn’s product information lists the ingredients, nutritional values, a 25 g portion and storage instructions.
- At 622 kcal per 100 g, this variety isn’t low in calories; 25 g is only part of the pack.
Jumbo
According to the product information, Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten 200 g contains 99% cashews and sunflower oil.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists 622 kcal and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g.
- A low salt content doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the energy content.
Lidl
Lidl is the retailer here; Way To Go! Cashewnoten ongezouten is a multipack with three 25 g bags.
- The individual bags give you pre-portioned pack sizes.
- Lidl lists this as an in-store product. The pack format doesn’t prove a lower energy value per 100 g.
ALDI
ALDI’s product information lists TRADER JOE'S Cashewnoten geroosterd en ongezouten, 250 g.
- Roasted and unsalted are specific characteristics to consider when choosing a flavour.
- These characteristics don’t tell you the calorie content. The NVWA warning for the 170 g pack doesn’t automatically apply to the 250 g variety.
PLUS
PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten ongebrand 200 g is an unroasted variety with cashews as its ingredient.
- The PLUS product page lists 598 kcal per 100 g and notes that it may contain peanuts.
- This energy value is above the European threshold for a low-energy claim.
Joybuy cashews for different preferences
These Joybuy options include plain, salted and roasted cashews. Compare the energy and salt content per 100 g, and check the packaging for the exact variety.
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Jiazhouyuanye Original Flavour cashews, 160 g
An option if you’re looking for plain cashews and want to be able to calculate the energy in your portion.
Joybuy product information lists 604 kcal per 100 g, cashew kernels as the only ingredient and a pack size of 160 g. Seal the pack tightly after opening.
Contains cashew; not suitable for people with a cashew allergy.
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Duyvis Dry Roasted Cashews, 125 g
An option if you’re looking for a savoury, dry-roasted variety in a smaller pack.
Joybuy product information lists oven-roasting without added oil, 586 kcal and 0.92 g of salt per 100 g. The pack is 125 g; the product information gives 4–5 portions.
The allergen information lists cashew, gluten, wheat and peanut.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews, 500 g
An option if you’re looking for a larger pack of cashews and want to weigh out your own portion.
Joybuy product information lists 578 kcal and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g. The pack is 500 g.
Contains cashew; not suitable for people with a cashew allergy.
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g’woon Cashew Nuts Roasted & Unsalted, 200 g
An option if you want roasted, unsalted cashews and would like to work out the energy per portion yourself.
Joybuy product information lists 596 kcal and 0.067 g of salt per 100 g. The pack is 200 g.
Contains cashew; not suitable for people with a cashew allergy.
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Be&Cheery Cashews with Purple Skin, 180 grade, 500 g
An option if you’re looking for salted cashews in a larger pack; weigh out your own portion.
Joybuy product information lists 679 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. The pack is 500 g.
Contains cashew; not suitable for people with a cashew allergy.
Frequently asked questions
Can these cashews be called ‘low in calories’?
Not the varieties reviewed here with nutritional information: they’re above the threshold for this claim. According to the European Commission, a solid food must contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g to be described as a low-energy product. A smaller portion doesn’t make the product itself low in calories.
How do I calculate the energy in my portion?
Multiply the kcal per 100 g shown on the pack by the number of grams you’ve weighed, then divide by 100. For the PLUS variety discussed, 25 g is 149.5 kcal; for the AH and Jumbo varieties discussed, 25 g is 155.5 kcal. These figures are for comparison, not personal nutritional advice.
What should I check if someone sharing the food has an allergy?
Before buying, check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly listed. Product information may also flag the possible presence of other allergens; ‘unsalted’ and ‘unroasted’ are not allergen claims.
How should I store an opened pack?
Follow the instructions on the packaging for your variety. For AH Cashewnoten ongezouten 170 g, Albert Heijn recommends storing the product in a cool, dark, dry place and closing the pack tightly after use. Don’t automatically apply this advice to other products.
Which Trader Joe’s pack is covered by the NVWA warning?
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s warning of 20 May 2026 concerns 170 g packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to the possible presence of metal fragments. Don’t eat that specific pack. The warning doesn’t automatically apply to other weights or varieties.