For a lighter snack, start by comparing fat and energy per 100 g, then consider how much you actually eat. Check organic status, whether the nuts are unsalted and whether oil has been added as separate product features: organic or unsalted cashews can contain sunflower oil. Oven-roasting without added fat does not, in itself, prove that a product is low in fat.
You want to compare fat and energy for the same quantity of product, and know whether a claim refers to total fat, how it is prepared or the portion size. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for a ‘low fat’ claim at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
You choose organic products consciously, but don’t assume that means they contain less fat. Check the organic label, then the ingredients and nutrition information for that specific pack.
You’re looking for unsalted nuts as a snack and want to know what else is in the pack. Unsalted, unroasted and made without added oil are different product features.
Start by comparing fat and energy per 100 g. Then check the organic label and ingredients, and work out the values for your own portion.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Comparing fat and energy | Compare fat in grams and energy per 100 g; also check the values for your own portion. | I want to compare products on the same basis before choosing. Around 36% of consumers rank total fat and energy as their top purchase priority. |
| Organic labelling | Check the organic claim and, where applicable, the EU organic logo, control code and agricultural origin. | I want organic origin to be my first selection criterion, and check it separately from the fat content. Around 29% of consumers rank organic production as their top purchase priority. |
| Oil, salt and flavourings | Read the ingredients list and check separately for added oil, salt and flavouring ingredients. | I want to know in advance which ingredients have been added alongside the nuts. Around 21% of consumers focus on this when buying. |
| Portion and packaging | Check the net weight, how much you usually snack on and the storage instructions; compare portions using the same weight basis. | I want to choose an amount that suits my snacking occasion and store the pack properly once opened. Around 14% of consumers rank portion size and packaging as their top purchase priority. |
The Albert Heijn and BIO+ organic unsalted cashews described here contain sunflower oil. Those features alone therefore don’t tell you whether oil has been added.
Check the ingredients list for the exact product alongside its organic label and nutrition table.
The preparation method doesn’t tell you how much total fat the finished product contains. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for ‘low fat’ at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.
Check the total fat per 100 g. Duyvis describes how its Almonds Original are prepared; don’t treat that description as an independent comparison of fat content.
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for the organic cashews reviewed; the product information for the Duyvis Oven roasted almonds reviewed gives an average portion of 30 g.
Compare the products per 100 g first, then work out the values for the same portion size.
The Jumbo pages reviewed for organic unroasted cashews stated that those variants were no longer in the online range. Old information describes those specific packs, not a replacement product.
Check any other pack again for its ingredients, nutrition information and organic label.
The specific 200 g pack of AH Biologisch Ongezouten cashews is worth considering if you’re comparing organic unsalted cashews with a product label that has been described.
The Jumbo Biologisch ongebrande cashews described here are examples of organic, unroasted nuts, but they’re not a current buying option.
BIO+ is the own-brand name for the 200 g pack of organic unsalted cashews described at PLUS.
The Almonds Original range is relevant if you’re looking at almonds that the manufacturer says are oven-roasted without added oil or fat.
The ‘Biologische cashewnoten’ product label is relevant if you’re looking for an organic option.
The 250 g pack of Trader Joe’s cashews described here is roasted and unsalted.
This selection includes nut products for unsalted snacking, including peanuts, chestnuts, walnuts and cashews. If organic status or a lower fat content is important to you, check the nutrition information and ingredients for the exact variant.
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An option if you’re looking for unsalted peanuts; the product name lists a 250 g pack.
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A good fit if you’re looking for ready-to-eat peeled chestnuts; the product name lists 1 kg and 10 sachets.
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An option if you’re looking for unsalted walnuts; the product name lists a 110 g pack.
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A good fit if you’re looking for roasted, unsalted cashews; the product name lists a 200 g pack.
No. Don’t treat these claims as interchangeable with each other or with ‘no added fat’. For solid foods, the European Commission sets the threshold for ‘low fat’ at no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g; also compare the nutrition information per 100 g on the exact pack.
As well as the EU organic logo, check the control body’s code and the agricultural origin. According to the European Commission, the logo is compulsory for pre-packed foods produced in the EU and sold there as organic; this requirement doesn’t necessarily apply to every imported or unpackaged product.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack before using the product. The NVWA lists peanuts and tree nuts separately as allergens that must be declared; for pre-packed products, this information should appear on the label.
No, don’t assume they are. The product information for the Albert Heijn and PLUS cashews reviewed warns that young children can choke on nuts.
No. The NVWA warning dated 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 possible metal fragments. This product description doesn’t apply to every pack of cashews; don’t eat the specifically named pack if you still have it.
