At a glance
- 4.3 g protein and 161 calories per 1 oz (28 g).
- 2.7 g protein per 100 calories: #396 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #25 of 33 in nuts & seeds.
- 0.8 g fiber and 4 mg sodium per serving.
What is cashews like to eat?
Cashews are creamy, mild tree nuts that are almost always sold roasted or raw without shells. They are a popular snack and blend into creamy sauces, and they work in stir-fries and curries.
How can you eat more cashews?
Try this
Toss into a chicken or tofu stir-fryBlend soaked cashews into a creamy saucePack a small handful as a snackAdd to a curryIs cashews good on a GLP-1?
Cashews are softer than many nuts, and blended cashew sauces are smooth and easy to eat in small amounts. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does cashews compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashews | 1 oz | 4.3 g | 161 | 2.7 g |
| Almonds | 1 oz | 6 g | 164 | 3.7 g |
| Peanuts | 1 oz | 6.8 g | 164 | 4.2 g |
| Pistachios | 1 oz | 5.9 g | 160 | 3.7 g |
Close to cashews per calorie: hummus (3.2 g), sesame seeds (3.1 g), potato (2.7 g), walnuts (2.2 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Choose unsalted or lightly salted if you want to limit sodium, and store them sealed in a cool place.
What's the full nutrition for cashews?
| Nutrient | Per 1 oz (28 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 161 | 574 | |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 15.3 g | 9% |
| Fat | 13 g | 46.4 g | |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 9.2 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 32.7 g | |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3 g | 3% |
| Sugar | 1.4 g | 5 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 16 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 45 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 6 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
