Calories in Cashew butter
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Cashew butter contains 609 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (16 g) provides about 97 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from carbohydrates and 7% 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 196% of the Daily Value for copper, 49% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 40% 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 | 609 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 53 g | 68% |
| Saturated fat C | 10.6 g | 53% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 295 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 30.3 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 9.1 g | |
| Protein C | 12.1 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 5.1 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin K C | 30.3 µg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 55 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 48.3 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 61 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 4.9 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium C | 206 mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus C | 388 mg | 31% |
| Potassium C | 447 mg | 10% |
| Zinc C | 4.4 mg | 40% |
| Copper C | 1.8 mg | 196% |
| Selenium C | 9.3 µg | 17% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 74%
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
- Protein12.1 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber3 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars9.1 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat53 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat10.6 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium295 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 26.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 13.4 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 | 13.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.69 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 26.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.11 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 | 18 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 55 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added | 609 | 12.1 g | 30.3 g | 53 g |
| Cashews, unsalted | 584 | 14.8 g | 31.7 g | 48 g |
| Cashews, lightly salted | 581 | 14.8 g | 31.6 g | 47.7 g |
| Cashews, salted | 578 | 14.7 g | 31.4 g | 47.5 g |
| Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added | 617 | 17.3 g | 23.3 g | 55.2 g |
| Seeds, sunflower seed butter, without salt | 617 | 17.3 g | 23.3 g | 55.2 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cashew butter?
100 g of cashew butter has 609 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 97 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (16 g): about 97 kcal. Guideline amount per sandwich (32 g): about 195 kcal.
Is cashew butter high in protein?
Cashew butter contains 12.1 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 tablespoon (16 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in cashew butter?
Cashew butter has 30.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 9.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cashew butter?
Cashew butter contains 53 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.6 g is saturated (53% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cashew butter contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (196% DV), magnesium (49% DV), zinc (40% DV), Vitamin E (34% DV) and phosphorus (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cashew butter?
100 g contains 295 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2707536. 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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