Cashew nut

Cashew Nut · Anacardium occidentale

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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28%
564 kcal Calories
35%
17.4 g Protein
13%
36.3 g Carbs
50%
38.9 g Fat

Good nutrient density 29/100

How many beneficial nutrients Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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 nuts, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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).

Copper246% Manganese85% Magnesium70% Zinc53% Phosphorus47% Selenium38% Iron37% Protein35% Thiamin (B1)35% Vitamin K28% Pantothenic Acid (B5)17% Dietary Fiber15% Potassium14%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate36.3 g
13%
Dietary Fiber4.1 g
15%
Starch23.5 g
Total Sugars5.9 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat38.9 g
50%
Saturated Fat7.8 g
39%
Monounsaturated Fat23.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.8 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids62.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids7,782.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein17.4 g
35%
Histidine456.0 mg
Isoleucine789.0 mg
Leucine1,472.0 mg
Lysine928.0 mg
Methionine362.0 mg
Phenylalanine951.0 mg
Threonine688.0 mg
Tryptophan287.0 mg
Valine1,094.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C0.5 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E0.9 mg
6%
Vitamin K34.1 mcg
28%
Thiamin (B1)0.4 mg
35%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
4%
Niacin (B3)1.1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
25%
Folate (B9)25.0 mcg
6%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.9 mg
17%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium42.0 mg
3%
Iron6.7 mg
37%
Magnesium292.0 mg
70%
Phosphorus593.0 mg
47%
Potassium660.0 mg
14%
Sodium12.0 mg
1%
Zinc5.8 mg
53%
Copper2.2 mg
246%
Manganese1.9 mg
85%
Selenium20.7 mcg
38%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash2.6 g

About Nuts, cashew nuts, raw

Cashews are the kidney-shaped, creamy, mildly sweet nuts that are almost buttery in texture — which is exactly why they blend so beautifully into dairy-free sauces, cheeses and cream. Eaten raw or roasted, they're one of the most popular snacking nuts in the world.

They're rich in the heart-healthy unsaturated fats common to nuts, along with notable amounts of copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc and protein. Cashews are a little lower in fat and fiber than some other nuts, and slightly higher in carbohydrate, but they're still calorie-dense and best eaten by the handful.

Their creaminess is their superpower: soaked and blended, cashews stand in for cream and cheese in countless plant-based recipes, while a handful makes a satisfying, mineral-rich snack.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Nuts, cashew nuts, raw?

There are 564 calories in 100 g of Nuts, cashew nuts, raw, or about 160 calories in 1 oz (28 g).

How much protein is in Nuts, cashew nuts, raw?

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw contains 17.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Nuts, cashew nuts, raw?

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw has 36.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Nuts, cashew nuts, raw?

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw provides 38.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Nuts, cashew nuts, raw a good source of?

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw is an excellent source of Copper (246% DV), Manganese (85% DV), Magnesium (70% DV), Zinc (53% DV), Phosphorus (47% DV) and Selenium (38% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Dietary Fiber and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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