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Cashews

Cashews are the kidney-shaped seeds of the cashew tree, widely used in South Asian, African and Latin American cuisines and popular as a snack, in nut butters, sauces and vegan desserts. They are known for their creamy texture and mild, sweet flavor. Nutritionally, Cashews provide a plant source of protein with 15.3g of protein per 100g and are also rich in healthy unsaturated fats; they supply notable amounts of minerals such as copper and magnesium. Cashews deliver a high-quality plant protein and several useful micronutrients, but they are energy-dense, so portion control matters when using them as a snack or in recipes.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~2.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C+

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

574 kcal

29% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

15 g

31% RDI

Fat

46 g

9.2g sat fat

Carbs

33 g

12% RDI

Sugar

5 g

10% RDI

Fiber

3 g

10% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C+ · 6.1 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Are Cashews healthy?

Cashews are rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Cashews?

Cashews are NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Are Cashews gluten free?

Yes, Cashews are gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Cashews?

100g of Cashews contain 574 kcal, 15.3g protein, 32.7g carbohydrates, 46.4g fat, and 3g fiber.

Q.04Are Cashews vegan?

Yes, Cashews are vegan.

Q.06Are Cashews lactose free?

Yes, Cashews are lactose free.

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