Nuts & seeds

Cashews: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 553 kcal, 18 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 44 g fat. A typical serving (1 handful, 28 g) provides about 155 kcal.

Amount
Energy

155 kcal

648 kJ · 8% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein5.1 g · 13%
Carbohydrates7.5 g · 18%
Fat12 g · 68%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 handful · 28 g
Energy2,314 kJ / 553 kcal648 kJ / 155 kcal
Fat44 g12 g
of which saturates7.8 g2.2 g
Carbohydrate27 g7.5 g
of which sugars5.9 g1.7 g
Fibre3.3 g0.9 g
Protein18 g5.1 g
Salt0.03 g0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cashews?

553 kcal (2,314 kJ) per 100 g. 1 handful (28 g) provides about 155 kcal.

How much fat is in cashews?

44 g fat per 100 g, of which 7.8 g saturates. 1 handful (28 g) has about 12 g.

How much protein is in cashews?

18 g protein per 100 g; 1 handful (28 g) has about 5.1 g. That is 13% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Nuts, cashew nuts, raw”, FDC ID 170162. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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