Cashews
Cashews contains 571 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 tbsp, 32 g (32 g) provides about 183 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 460 kcal per 100 g across 39,913 products.
100 g provides 300% of the Daily Value for copper, 78% of the Daily Value for manganese and 67% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
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 | 304 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 32.1 g | 12% |
| 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 | 0.58 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Calcium L | 36 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 6.4 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium L | 280 mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus L | 530 mg | 42% |
| Potassium L | 643 mg | 14% |
| Zinc L | 5.6 mg | 51% |
| Copper L | 2.7 mg | 300% |
| Manganese L | 1.8 mg | 78% |
| Chloride L | 23.9 mg | 1% |
% 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 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
- Protein17.9 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 7.1 g)
- Fiber3.6 gbelow the median for snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sugars7.1 gabove the median for snacks (median 5 g)
- Fat46.4 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 21.1 g)
- Saturated fat8.9 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 3.6 g)
- Sodium304 mgbelow the median for snacks (median 411 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 11.8 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
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 | 17.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.1 g | 32.1 g |
| Fat | 46.4 g | 46.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Sodium | 308 mg | 304 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Cashews (cashews, peanut and/or sunflower oil, salt).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: PeanutSunflower oilSalt
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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, 3 tbsp, 32 g (32 g): about 183 kcal.
Is Cashews high in protein?
Cashews contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.7 g in serving, 3 tbsp, 32 g (32 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.1 g).
How many carbs are in Cashews?
Cashews has 32.1 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 copper (300% DV), manganese (78% DV), magnesium (67% DV), zinc (51% DV) and phosphorus (42% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cashews?
100 g contains 304 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 12, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2410537. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 23, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0077034084474. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 12, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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