If you want to snack on cashews mindfully while picking up chips, start by weighing out a portion and checking the nutritional information for the exact product. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g for unsalted cashews. Unsalted, roasted or made without added oil describes a product choice, but does not in itself prove that it contains fewer calories. Count the cashews as a separate snack, not as a way to compensate for your chips.
You want to know how many calories the amount of cashews you actually eat adds to your intake. Weighing out a portion and checking the nutritional information for the exact product will help more than relying on a preparation description. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g handful of unsalted cashews.
You’re deliberately looking for an unsalted variety and want less added salt, without assuming that unsalted means low in calories. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre includes unsalted nuts in the Wheel of Five; this choice alone doesn’t tell you how much energy each cashew variety contains.
You’re looking for roasted or savoury cashews and want to distinguish between preparation, salt and seasoning. Check each of these separately, then look at the product’s nutritional information and portion size too.
Weigh your snack portion first, then choose based on salt, your preferred preparation and a pack size that suits how much you use.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 154 kcal per 25 g for both salted and unsalted cashews in general. This is a general nutritional reference, not the label value for every brand or variety.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Check the kcal per 100 g on the label and weigh your portion. Calculate using label value × portion weight ÷ 100. | If you mainly want to know how much your cashew portion adds, weigh out the amount you eat. Around 36% of consumers here put portion calories first when making their choice. |
| Choosing unsalted | Read the ingredients and salt content for the exact variety; assess the energy content separately. | If you want to choose an unsalted cashew variety, check the packaging rather than assuming that the description means fewer calories. Around 29% of consumers here put choosing unsalted first. |
| Preparation and flavour | Check the preparation method, ingredients, salt and nutritional information for the same variety. | If you’re mainly looking for roasted or savoury seasoned cashews, check which ingredients are used and how much salt the variety contains. Around 21% of consumers here put preparation and flavour first. |
| Pack size | Compare the net weight with how much you use and check the storage instructions after opening. | If you want to buy an amount that suits your needs and store the rest properly, check the pack size and label. Around 14% of consumers here put pack size and storage first. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists the same energy per portion for salted and unsalted cashews in general. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil, but this does not prove that they contain less energy.
Assess salt, preparation and energy separately, and compare the nutrition table for the exact variety.
The checked 200 g and 250 g packs contain considerably more than the general reference portion of 25 g.
Weigh out the amount you want to eat beforehand and calculate the energy based on that portion and the value on the label.
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. The warning applies to that specific pack and not automatically to other varieties.
Check the brand, pack size, barcode and best-before date. Do not eat the pack with the identification details listed; don’t assume the warning applies to other products.
Worth considering if you’re looking for roasted, savoury cashew varieties. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted and made without added oil.
A place to look for an unsalted own-brand variety: the checked product page is for AH Cashewnoten ongezouten.
One specific unsalted own-brand option is Jumbo Cashewnoten Ongezouten, 200 g.
The checked Dutch product page offers a way to find unsalted cashews in store.
The TRADER JOE’S range at Aldi describes roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250 g pack.
A checked product page is for PLUS Cashewnoten ongezouten en ongebrand in a 200 g bag.
This selection of Joybuy products includes cashews with different descriptions relating to energy, salt, preparation and pack size. Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and weigh your own portion.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted cashews and want to calculate the energy in your weighed portion.
Listed energy: 586 kcal per 100 g. The ingredients information lists salt and herbs; the allergen information lists cashews, gluten, wheat and peanuts.
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A salted cashew variety to consider based on your preferred flavour and the nutritional value of your portion.
The product information lists 2555 kJ per 100 g and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g. The pack contains 150 g.
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A variety to compare if you want to include the energy value per 100 g in your portion calculation.
Listed energy: 604 kcal per 100 g. The product information lists cashew kernels as the only ingredient and gives a net weight of 160 g.
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An option if you’re looking for roasted cashews without salt and want to weigh out your portion separately.
Listed energy: 596 kcal per 100 g. The pack contains 200 g.
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An option if you’re considering this cashew variety; weigh out the amount you want to snack on separately from the pack you buy.
Listed energy: 679 kcal per 100 g. The product information lists 1.2 g of salt per 100 g and a pack size of 500 g.
Multiply the value on the label in kcal per 100 g by the weight of your portion in grams, then divide by 100. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 154 kcal per 25 g of unsalted cashews as a general reference; don’t treat this as a fixed product value for every brand.
No. Unsalted doesn’t prove that a product contains fewer calories. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general calorie checkers list 154 kcal per 25 g for both salted and unsalted cashews. Check the nutritional information for the exact variety.
No. The size of your portion doesn’t prove that the product meets an official nutrition claim. According to the European Commission, a nutrition claim can only be used if the product demonstrably meets the official definition and conditions.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s general storage advice is six months in a kitchen cupboard and one year in the freezer. Follow the information on the pack too; rancidity, a tough texture and mould are listed as signs of spoilage.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack. The NVWA requires allergens to be clearly listed on the label. Product information for a particular variety may also list other allergens, so don’t rely on the brand name alone.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned Trader Joe’s 170 g unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026. Do not eat a pack that matches these details. The warning applies to that specific pack and is not a general statement about other varieties or pack sizes.
