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Cashew Nuts Nutrition Facts

Cashew Nuts are a nut or seed food whose intact, roasted, ground, or butter form changes texture and nutrient accessibility. They provide protein, dietary fiber, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.

Calories565

Protein17.4 g

Carbs36.3 g

Fat38.9 g

ProteinCarbsFat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories565 kcal

Protein17.4 g

Total Fat38.9 g

Carbohydrates36.3 g

Fiber4.1 g

Sodium5 mg

Total Sugars5.91 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 2515374

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates

Water4.811 g

Nitrogen3.291 g

Protein17.4423 g

Total lipid (fat)38.86 g

Ash2.598 g

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate, by difference36.2887 g

Fiber, total dietary4.104 g

Starch23.49 g

Fructose0.05 g

Lactose0 g

Sucrose5.81 g

Glucose0.05 g

Maltose0 g

Galactose0 g

Sugars, Total5.91 g

Minerals

Calcium, Ca41.95 mg

Iron, Fe5.988 mg

Magnesium, Mg250.6 mg

Phosphorus, P532.2 mg

Potassium, K638.3 mg

Sodium, Na4.759 mg

Zinc, Zn5.071 mg

Copper, Cu2.218 mg

Manganese, Mn1.949 mg

Selenium, Se20.67 ug

Vitamins and other components

Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0.5 mg

Thiamin0.423 mg

Riboflavin0.058 mg

Vitamin B-60.417 mg

Niacin1.062 mg

Folate, DFE25 ug

Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0 iu

Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0 ug

Cryptoxanthin, beta0 ug

Lycopene0 ug

Tocopherol, delta0.36 mg

Tocotrienol, gamma0.2 mg

Tocotrienol, delta0 mg

Vitamin A, IU0 iu

Retinol0 ug

Vitamin A, RAE0 ug

Carotene, beta0 ug

Carotene, alpha0 ug

Folate, total25 ug

Vitamin B-120 ug

Vitamin K (phylloquinone)34.1 ug

Folate, food25 ug

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.9 mg

Lutein + zeaxanthin22 ug

Tocopherol, beta0.03 mg

Tocopherol, gamma5.31 mg

Tocotrienol, alpha0 mg

Tocotrienol, beta0.1 mg

Pantothenic acid0.864 mg

Folic acid0 ug

Lipids

SFA 17:00.046 g

SFA 24:00.101 g

MUFA 16:10.136 g

SFA 8:00.015 g

SFA 12:00.015 g

SFA 14:00.015 g

SFA 22:00.173 g

MUFA 20:10.138 g

SFA 10:00.015 g

SFA 16:03.916 g

SFA 18:03.223 g

SFA 20:00.266 g

MUFA 18:123.523 g

PUFA 18:27.782 g

PUFA 18:30.062 g

Fatty acids, total saturated7.783 g

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated23.797 g

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated7.845 g

Campesterol9 mg

Stigmasterol0 mg

Beta-sitosterol113 mg

MUFA 14:10 g

PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0 g

Cholesterol0 mg

PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0 g

PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0 g

MUFA 17:10 g

MUFA 15:10 g

SFA 4:00 g

SFA 6:00 g

SFA 15:00 g

PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0 g

PUFA 20:30 g

PUFA 20:40 g

PUFA 18:40 g

MUFA 22:10 g

Amino acids

Tryptophan0.287 g

Threonine0.688 g

Methionine0.362 g

Phenylalanine0.951 g

Tyrosine0.508 g

Alanine0.837 g

Glutamic acid4.506 g

Glycine0.937 g

Proline0.812 g

Isoleucine0.789 g

Leucine1.472 g

Lysine0.928 g

Cystine0.393 g

Valine1.094 g

Arginine2.123 g

Histidine0.456 g

Aspartic acid1.795 g

Serine1.079 g

Interesting fact

An Ounce, Most of a Day

One ounce of dry roasted cashews contains 629 mcg of copper, about 70 percent of the 900 mcg Daily Value. Copper is needed in microgram amounts, which is why a single serving goes so far.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

More about allergens

Contains Tree nuts as an intrinsic ingredient. Cross-contact is still possible in packaged products made on shared equipment. Check the actual package and manufacturer warning.

Practical guidance

How to choose and store Cashew Nuts

How to choose

Choose nuts and seeds that look and smell fresh, in well-sealed packaging, with no rancid or off smell.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container; follow the date on the package. After opening, reseal tightly; refrigerating or freezing can extend freshness. Follow the package date.