Calories in Cashew nuts, raw
Generic food Raw Nuts and Seeds
Cashew nuts, raw contains 553 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 157 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nut and seed products on FoodFactly (574 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 244% of the Daily Value for copper, 72% of the Daily Value for manganese and 70% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 553 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 43.9 g | 56% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.8 g | 39% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 12 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 30.2 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber I | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars M | 5.9 g | |
| Protein M | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K I | 34.1 µg | 28% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.42 mg | 35% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.058 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.86 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.42 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium M | 292 mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus M | 593 mg | 47% |
| Potassium M | 660 mg | 14% |
| Zinc M | 5.8 mg | 53% |
| Copper M | 2.2 mg | 244% |
| Manganese M | 1.7 mg | 72% |
| Selenium I | 19.9 µg | 36% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 67%
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
- Protein18.2 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Sugars5.9 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 4.2 g)
- Fat43.9 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat7.8 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium12 mgbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 23.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.8 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 23.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 5.8 g |
| Glucose M | 0.05 g |
| Fructose M | 0.05 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose I | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.29 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.69 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.79 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 0.93 g |
| Methionine M | 0.36 g |
| Cystine M | 0.39 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.95 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.51 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 2.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.46 g |
| Alanine M | 0.84 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.5 g |
| Glycine M | 0.94 g |
| Proline M | 0.81 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 7.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0.015 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.015 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.015 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.015 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 3.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 3.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 I | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 23.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 14:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 I | 0.046 g |
| SFA 24:0 I | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c I | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 22 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta I | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma I | 5.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta I | 0.36 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha I | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta I | 0.1 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma I | 0.2 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta I | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 9 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 113 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 5.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.5 g |
| Energy C | 2,314 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 25 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 533 kcal |
| Protein | 17.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.3 g |
| Fat | 38.9 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Sugars | n/a |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg |
Other forms of Cashew nuts
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), creamed Dried or dry | 684 | 5.3 g | 21.5 g | 69.1 g |
| Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded Dried or dry | 501 | 2.9 g | 47.7 g | 35.5 g |
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, boiled and steamed Cooked | 56 | 0.82 g | 12.6 g | 0.19 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, roasted Cooked | 201 | 3 g | 45.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Nuts, almonds, honey roasted, unblanched Cooked | 594 | 18.2 g | 27.9 g | 49.9 g |
| Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added | 609 | 12.1 g | 30.3 g | 53 g |
| Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, with salt added Cooked | 716 | 7.8 g | 12.8 g | 76.1 g |
| Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, with salt added Cooked | 594 | 17.3 g | 25.4 g | 51.5 g |
| Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, with salt added Cooked | 607 | 20 g | 21.1 g | 54 g |
| Nuts, almonds, oil roasted, lightly salted Cooked | 607 | 21.2 g | 17.7 g | 55.2 g |
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds, sunflower seed, kernel, raw Raw | 571 | 18.9 g | 24.5 g | 48.4 g |
| 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, unsalted | 584 | 14.8 g | 31.7 g | 48 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels Raw | 570 | 17.8 g | 26.2 g | 48 g |
| Seeds, sesame meal, partially defatted | 567 | 17 g | 26 g | 48 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Compare: Almonds vs Cashew nuts, raw
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cashew nuts?
100 g of raw cashew nuts has 553 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 157 kcal.
Is raw cashew nuts high in protein?
Raw cashew nuts contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.2 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is above the median (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in raw cashew nuts?
Raw cashew nuts has 30.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 5.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cashew nuts?
Raw cashew nuts contains 43.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.8 g is saturated (39% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw cashew nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (244% DV), manganese (72% DV), magnesium (70% DV), zinc (53% DV) and phosphorus (47% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cashew nuts?
100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cashew nuts have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, cashew nuts, raw has 553 kcal, while nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), creamed has 684 kcal. Processing 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170162. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Nuts, cashew nuts, raw". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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