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Cashew nuts
Calories & nutrition facts
dry roasted, with salt added
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 574 kcal —
- Protein 15 g 31%
- Carbohydrate 30 g 11%
- Fat 46 g 59%
- Saturated fat 9.2 g 46%
- Fibre 3 g 11%
- Sugars 5 g —
- Sodium 640 mg 28%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.92 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 34.7 µg 29%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.2 mg 17%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 1.4 mg 9%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.2 mg 24%
- Vitamin B6 0.26 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 69 µg 17%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 61 mg 11%
Minerals
- Calcium 45 mg 3%
- Iron 6 mg 33%
- Magnesium 260 mg 62%
- Phosphorus 490 mg 39%
- Potassium 565 mg 12%
- Zinc 5.6 mg 51%
- Copper 2.2 mg 247%
- Manganese 0.83 mg 36%
- Selenium 11.7 µg 21%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 574 | 15 g | 30 g | 46 g |
| 1 × cup, halves and whole | 137 g | 786 | 21 g | 41 g | 64 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 163 | 4.3 g | 8.4 g | 13 g |
| 2 × cup, halves and whole | 274 g | 1573 | 42 g | 81 g | 127 g |
| ½ × cup, halves and whole | 68.5 g | 393 | 11 g | 20 g | 32 g |
| 3 × cup, halves and whole | 411 g | 2359 | 63 g | 122 g | 191 g |
| 4 × cup, halves and whole | 548 g | 3146 | 84 g | 163 g | 254 g |
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Questions about Cashew nuts
How do you roast cashew nuts?
Spread them in one layer and roast at 160 °C for 8–12 minutes, stirring once; take them out when they smell toasted, as they keep browning briefly on the tray.
Do you need to soak cashew nuts before blending them?
For a smooth cream or sauce, soak them in boiling water for 15–20 minutes, then drain and blend. For a quicker sauce, simmer them in water for about 10 minutes instead.
How should you store cashew nuts?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard and use them within a few months. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them; discard any that smell stale or paint-like.
What can you make with cashew nuts?
They add crunch to stir-fries, pilafs and curries, and are often blended into creamy sauces for dishes such as korma. Toast them first for a deeper flavour, then stir them in near the end so they stay crisp.
Can you use cashew nuts instead of almonds?
Yes: use them in equal amounts in curries, biscuits and nut-based sauces. Cashews are softer and creamier when blended, while almonds have a firmer bite and a more pronounced flavour.
Are cashew nuts really nuts?
They are seeds, not botanical nuts: each grows attached to the bottom of the cashew apple, the fruit of the cashew tree. The shell contains a caustic oil, so cashews sold for eating have been processed to remove it.
Can you eat cashew nuts raw?
Cashews labelled raw for eating are not taken straight from the shell: they have been heat-treated during processing to remove the shell oil. Never crack and eat a cashew straight from its shell.
How much energy is in a handful of cashew nuts?
A small handful of about 28 g provides 161 kcal. Cashews also provide 260 mg of magnesium per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169421 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
