Cashew Nut · Anacardium occidentale

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

29%

587 kcal Calories

35%

17.6 g Protein

10%

27.6 g Carbs

63%

49.4 g Fat

Good nutrient density 25/100

How many beneficial nutrients Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

587 kcal / serving

18% from carbs

Carbs 18%

27.6 g per serving
Fat 71%

49.4 g per serving
Protein 11%

17.6 g per serving

What Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Copper243% Magnesium61% Zinc47% Phosphorus37% Protein35% Manganese35% Iron28% Thiamin (B1)26% Pantothenic Acid (B5)24% Selenium21% Folate (B9)17% Vitamin B615% Riboflavin (B2)14% Potassium12% Niacin (B3)10%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
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Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	27.6 g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.0 g	7%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	49.4 g	63%
Saturated Fat	9.8 g	49%
Monounsaturated Fat	29.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	8.4 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	171.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	8,166.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	140.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	140.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	836.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	370.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	4,639.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	3,168.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	339.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	28,579.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	148.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	8,166.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	17.6 g	35%
Histidine	457.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	838.0 mg	—
Leucine	1,475.0 mg	—
Lysine	938.0 mg	—
Methionine	315.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	908.0 mg	—
Threonine	679.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	272.0 mg	—
Valine	1,193.0 mg	—
Alanine	805.0 mg	—
Arginine	1,998.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	1,727.0 mg	—
Cystine	325.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	4,159.0 mg	—
Glycine	921.0 mg	—
Proline	792.0 mg	—
Serine	974.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	563.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg	26%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	14%
Niacin (B3)	1.6 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	15%
Folate (B9)	68.0 mcg	17%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	1.2 mg	24%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	43.0 mg	3%
Iron	5.0 mg	28%
Magnesium	258.0 mg	61%
Phosphorus	457.0 mg	37%
Potassium	546.0 mg	12%
Sodium	15.0 mg	1%
Zinc	5.2 mg	47%
Copper	2.2 mg	243%
Manganese	0.8 mg	35%
Selenium	11.5 mcg	21%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	2.5 g	—

About Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added

The cashew is a rich, buttery, kidney-shaped nut that grows attached to the bottom of the cashew apple, a fleshy fruit on a tropical tree native to Brazil and now farmed widely in India, Vietnam, and West Africa. Mildly sweet and creamy, it is technically a seed and is always sold roasted or steamed, never raw in the shell, because the shell contains an irritating oil related to the one in poison ivy.

Cashews are a good source of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, plant protein, magnesium, copper, zinc, and iron. They are enjoyed as a snack on their own, tossed into stir-fries, curries, and rice dishes, and ground into the silky base of dairy-free cheeses, creams, and sauces, which makes them a cornerstone of plant-based cooking. Cashew butter is a smooth, mellow spread, and soaked cashews blend into creamy vegan desserts.

Because their natural oils can turn rancid, store cashews in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard or the refrigerator, and buy them in amounts you will use within a few months.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added?

There are 587 calories in 100 g of Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added, or about 166 calories in 1 oz (28 g).

How much protein is in Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added?

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added contains 17.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added?

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added has 27.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added?

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added provides 49.4 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added a good source of?

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added is an excellent source of Copper (243% DV), Magnesium (61% DV), Zinc (47% DV), Phosphorus (37% DV), Protein (35% DV) and Manganese (35% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9), Vitamin B6, Riboflavin (B2), Potassium and Niacin (B3) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.