Calories in Nuts, cashew nuts, raw
Generic food Raw Nuts and Seeds
This record duplicates Cashew nuts, raw from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw contains 533 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (30 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 26% 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 247% of the Daily Value for copper, 85% of the Daily Value for manganese and 60% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 533 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 38.9 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 4.8 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 36.3 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber M | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 17.4 g | 35% |
| Calcium M | 42 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 6 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium M | 251 mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus M | 532 mg | 43% |
| Potassium M | 638 mg | 14% |
| Zinc M | 5.1 mg | 46% |
| Copper M | 2.2 mg | 247% |
| Manganese M | 2 mg | 85% |
| Selenium M | 20.7 µg | 38% |
% 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 26%
- Fat 62%
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
- Protein17.4 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber4.1 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Fat38.9 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Sodium4.8 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
- Water4.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Water M | 4.8 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3.3 g |
| Ash M | 2.6 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw nuts?
100 g of raw nuts has 533 kcal. Reference amount, racc (30 g): about 160 kcal.
Is raw nuts high in protein?
Raw nuts contains 17.4 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.2 g in reference amount, racc (30 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 nuts?
Raw nuts has 36.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw nuts?
Raw nuts contains 38.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (247% DV), manganese (85% DV), magnesium (60% DV), zinc (46% DV) and phosphorus (43% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw nuts?
100 g contains 4.8 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 20, 2023. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2515374. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 20, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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