If you want to eat less fat from the same amount of cashews, look for a substantiated nutrition claim and check the nutrition table: unsalted or made without added oil does not automatically mean lower in fat. For your weekly shop, you can also weigh out portions and choose a pack size that suits how much you plan to eat.
You want to know whether a different type of cashew really contains less fat, or whether your portion size is what makes the difference. It helps to distinguish a nutrition claim from a description of how the nuts are prepared. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains nutrition claims and the nutritional values of cashews.
You buy cashews for several snack breaks and want to match the amount to how much you plan to eat. Weighing out a portion and checking the storage instructions on the pack can help you plan.
You want to choose a pack size that suits how much your household gets through. Compare the net weight and work out how many cashews you’ll need for the week, rather than assuming a larger pack is automatically the right choice.
When doing your weekly shop, consider fat content, portion size, pack size and how the cashews are prepared separately.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and preparation method | Check the exact nutrition claim and the nutrition table. Compare products by the same quantity. | If you want to eat less fat in the same portion, look beyond terms such as unsalted or made without added oil. Around 36% of consumers put proven fat reduction at the top of their list when buying. |
| Portion size for each snack break | Weigh out your portion and check the nutritional values on the pack. For standard unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12,2 grams of fat and 154 kilocalories per 25-gram portion. | Are you mainly looking to decide how much to eat at each snack break, without needing a reduced-fat option? Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Pack size and weekly use | Compare the net weight with the number of snack breaks you’re planning. Once opened, follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If you want to match the quantity to your household and your planned shopping, it helps to factor in how much you’ll use during the week. Around 21% of consumers prioritise buying an amount that suits their needs for the week. |
| Preparation method and type | Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional values separately. Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted without added oil; this description of how they are prepared does not prove that they contain less fat. | If you mainly prefer a particular preparation method or type of snack, you can consider that alongside the fat content and portion size. Around 14% of consumers put their preferred preparation method first. |
These descriptions relate to salt or how the cashews are prepared, not necessarily their fat content. For standard unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12,2 grams of fat per 25-gram portion.
Consider salt, preparation method, nutrition claims and portion size separately. Compare the nutrition table for the same quantity.
A pack with a larger net weight won’t necessarily suit how much your household gets through in a week. Once opened, it also needs to be stored according to the instructions on the pack.
Work out how many snack breaks you’re planning, choose a suitable net weight and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned 170-gram packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The warning applied to the specifically described pack, not all cashews from a supermarket or an entire brand.
Check the product name, pack size, barcode and best-before date mentioned in a warning. Do not eat a pack covered by the warning, and don’t assume it applies to other varieties.
Duyvis describes Cashews Original as oven-roasted, with no added oil.
The product information relates to AH Unsalted Cashews.
The product range includes unsalted cashews in 130- and 200-gram packs.
Lidl sells cashews under the Alesto brand and also lists Way To Go cashews.
The variety described is Trader Joe’s roasted, unsalted cashews in a 250-gram pack.
PLUS Unsalted, Unroasted Cashews are described as coming in a 200-gram bag.
No. Unsalted does not mean low-fat. For standard unsalted cashews, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 12,2 grams of fat per 25-gram portion. It defines low-fat for solid foods as no more than 3 grams of fat per 100 grams.
Decide how many snack breaks you want to plan for and weigh out the portion you want. Then use the nutritional values on your own pack. The 25 grams listed in the Netherlands Nutrition Centre tables is the portion used for that nutritional reference, not a personal recommended maximum.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack. The 130-gram Jumbo pack reviewed says to store in a cool, dry, dark place.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for a pre-packed product must be shown on the label. So check the packaging of the product you want to buy.
Be aware of the risk of choking. Jumbo’s product information for the 130-gram pack warns that young children can choke on nuts.
No. The NVWA warning issued on 20 May 2026 concerned 170-gram packs of Trader Joe’s unsalted cashews with barcode 2003020120930 and best-before date 23-09-2026, due to possible metal fragments. The best-before date has passed; this does not mean that any remaining packs covered by the warning have been cleared as safe.
