Calories in Cashews, unsalted
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Cashews, unsalted contains 584 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 166 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from carbohydrates and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (587 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 239% of the Daily Value for copper, 60% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 49% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 584 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 48 g | 62% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.3 g | 46% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 16 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.7 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 4.9 g | |
| Protein C | 14.8 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 36.7 µg | 31% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 67 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 59.2 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 44 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 5.8 mg | 32% |
| Magnesium C | 252 mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus C | 475 mg | 38% |
| Potassium C | 548 mg | 12% |
| Zinc C | 5.4 mg | 49% |
| Copper C | 2.2 mg | 239% |
| Selenium C | 11.3 µg | 21% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 10%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 70%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14.8 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber2.9 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars4.9 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat48 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat9.3 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium16 mgbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 27.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 8.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.76 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 27.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.29 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 67 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cashews
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashews, NFS | 574 | 15.3 g | 32.7 g | 46.4 g |
| Cashews, unroasted | 574 | 15.3 g | 32.7 g | 46.4 g |
| Cashews, salted | 578 | 14.7 g | 31.4 g | 47.5 g |
| Cashews, lightly salted | 581 | 14.8 g | 31.6 g | 47.7 g |
| Cashews, honey roasted Cooked | 563 | 10.3 g | 43.7 g | 41.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added | 587 | 17.6 g | 27.6 g | 49.4 g |
| Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added | 609 | 12.1 g | 30.3 g | 53 g |
| Cashew butter | 609 | 12.1 g | 30.3 g | 53 g |
| Seeds, sesame meal, partially defatted | 567 | 17 g | 26 g | 48 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, paste | 586 | 18.1 g | 24.1 g | 50.9 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, type of kernels unspecified | 592 | 17.4 g | 21.5 g | 53 g |
| Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, with salt added Cooked | 574 | 15.3 g | 32.7 g | 46.4 g |
| Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added Cooked | 574 | 15.3 g | 32.7 g | 46.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cashews?
100 g of cashews has 584 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 166 kcal. 1 nut (1.5 g): about 9 kcal. 1 package (50 g): about 292 kcal.
Is cashews high in protein?
Cashews contains 14.8 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.2 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is below the median (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in cashews?
Cashews has 31.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 4.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cashews?
Cashews contains 48 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.3 g is saturated (46% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cashews contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (239% DV), magnesium (60% DV), zinc (49% DV), phosphorus (38% DV) and iron (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cashews?
100 g contains 16 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cashews have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cashews, unsalted has 584 kcal, while cashews, honey roasted has 563 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707497. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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