Calories in Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Generic food Cooked Nuts and Seeds
Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, with salt added contains 574 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 163 kcal.
Roughly 68% 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 nut and seed products on FoodFactly (574 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 247% of the Daily Value for copper, 62% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 51% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 574 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 46.4 g | 59% |
| Saturated fat ? | 9.2 g | 46% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 640 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 32.7 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars I | 5 g | |
| Protein ? | 15.3 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K I | 34.7 µg | 29% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 69 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 61 mg | 11% |
| Calcium ? | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 6 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium ? | 260 mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus ? | 490 mg | 39% |
| Potassium ? | 565 mg | 12% |
| Zinc ? | 5.6 mg | 51% |
| Copper ? | 2.2 mg | 247% |
| Manganese ? | 0.83 mg | 36% |
| Selenium I | 11.7 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 68%
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
- Protein15.3 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber3 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Sugars5 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 4.2 g)
- Fat46.4 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat9.2 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium640 mgin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 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 ? | 27.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 7.8 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.59 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.73 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.3 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.82 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.27 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.28 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.79 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.49 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.7 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.4 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.7 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.8 g |
| Proline ? | 0.69 g |
| Serine ? | 0.85 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 7.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.78 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.35 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 26.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 23 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 158 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,402 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 69 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 meal, partially defatted | 567 | 17 g | 26 g | 48 g |
| Cashew butter | 609 | 12.1 g | 30.3 g | 53 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, paste | 586 | 18.1 g | 24.1 g | 50.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked nuts?
100 g of cooked nuts has 574 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 163 kcal. 1 cup, halves and whole (137 g): about 786 kcal.
Is cooked nuts high in protein?
Cooked nuts contains 15.3 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is below the median (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in cooked nuts?
Cooked nuts has 32.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked nuts?
Cooked nuts contains 46.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.2 g is saturated (46% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (247% DV), magnesium (62% DV), zinc (51% DV), phosphorus (39% DV) and manganese (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked nuts?
100 g contains 640 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does nuts have the same nutrition cooked and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, with salt added has 574 kcal, while nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), creamed has 684 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: 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 169421. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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