Cashews
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Frito Lay
Cashews contains 571 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package, 70 g (70 g) provides about 400 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (597 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 36% of the Daily Value for iron and 14% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 571 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 46.4 g | 59% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.9 g | 45% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 607 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 28.6 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 7.1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 36 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 6.4 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 607 mg | 49% |
| Potassium L | 643 mg | 14% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 19%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein17.9 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 18.2 g)
- Fiber3.6 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 3.8 g)
- Sugars7.1 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6 g)
- Fat46.4 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 46.6 g)
- Saturated fat8.9 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 8.5 g)
- Sodium607 mgin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 60 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
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: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 571 kcal | 571 kcal |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 17.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.1 g | 28.6 g |
| Fat | 42.9 g | 46.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 4.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 607 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Frito Lay
- Barcode
- 0028400034227
- Label serving
- 1 package (70 g)
- Category
- Cashew nuts
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cashews, vegetable oil (sunflower, cottonseed, soybean, and/or peanut oil) and sea salt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SaltSunflower oil
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashew Halves & Pieces Great Value | 571 | 17.9 g | 32.1 g | 50 g |
| Cashew Halves & Pieces Lightly Salted Great Value | 571 | 17.9 g | 28.6 g | 46.4 g |
| Cashew Halves & Pieces Great Value | 571 | 17.9 g | 28.6 g | 46.4 g |
| Hot Chipotle Cashews House Of Snacks | 571 | 17.9 g | 32.1 g | 46.4 g |
| Cashews roasted with sea salt True Goodness | 571 | 14.3 g | 32.1 g | 46.4 g |
| Jumbo Cashews Back To Nature | 571 | 14.3 g | 32.1 g | 46.4 g |
| Orzechy nerkowca Bakador | 571 | 17 g | 23 g | 45 g |
| Cashew Halves & Pieces PLANTERS | 571 | 17.9 g | 32.1 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 571 kcal. Serving, 1 package, 70 g (70 g): about 400 kcal.
Is Cashews high in protein?
Cashews contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.5 g in serving, 1 package, 70 g (70 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is below the median (median 18.2 g).
How many carbs are in Cashews?
Cashews has 28.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 7.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cashews?
Cashews contains 46.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.9 g is saturated (45% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cashews contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (49% DV), iron (36% DV) and potassium (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cashews?
100 g contains 607 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 4, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 1662107. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 27, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0028400034227. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 4, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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