How many calories are in cashews?
Cashews: 1 handful (28 g) has 163 kcal and 4.3 g of protein. Per 100 g: 574 kcal.
Values for: dry-roasted, salted
Values are for the cooked food. Cooking changes the weight (water is lost or absorbed), so always compare in the same state.
1 handful (28 g)
163kcal
100 g
574kcal
Nutrients per 100 g
- Protein
- 15.3 g
- Carbs
- 32.7 g
- Fat
- 46.4 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugars
- 5 g
Is it a source of protein? No: only 11% of its calories come from protein, and EU labelling needs at least 12% for “source of protein” (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
Servings and amounts
| Amount | kcal | Prot. | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 handful (28 g) | 163 | 4.3 | 9.3 | 13.2 |
| 50 g | 287 | 7.7 | 16.4 | 23.2 |
| 100 g | 574 | 15.3 | 32.7 | 46.4 |
| 150 g | 861 | 23 | 49.1 | 69.6 |
| 200 g | 1,148 | 30.6 | 65.4 | 92.8 |
Household servings are the weights given by the same source; the rest is scaled from 100 g. Weigh something else and the app does the maths.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cashews?
Cashews: 1 handful (28 g) has 163 kcal and 4.3 g of protein. Per 100 g: 574 kcal. Values for: dry-roasted, salted.
How much protein is in cashews?
1 handful (28 g): 4.3 g of protein. Per 100 g, 15.3 g, with 32.7 g of carbs and 46.4 g of fat. Is it a source of protein? No: only 11% of its calories come from protein, and EU labelling needs at least 12% for “source of protein” (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
What are the macros of cashews?
Per 100 g: 15.3 g of protein, 32.7 g of carbs (5 g of sugars), 46.4 g of fat and 3 g of fiber.
Are these values raw or cooked?
Values are for the cooked food. They are for cashews: dry-roasted, salted. Cooking changes the weight (water is lost or absorbed), so always compare in the same state.
Are cashews fattening?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own: the day’s total does. 1 handful (28 g): 163 kcal, 8% of the 2,000 kcal used as the reference on food labels.
How do I know how much is on my plate without weighing it?
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Source
USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry 169421
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