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Cashew nuts Nuts Calories and Nutrition Facts

Cashew nuts Nuts has 565 calories per 100 g, with 17.4 g protein, 36.3 g carbs and 38.9 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Nuts, cashew nuts, raw (FDC ID: 2515374).

⚡ Quick Nutrition Answer

A 100g serving of cashew nuts nuts contains 565 calories, 17.4g protein, 36.3g total carbs (32.2g net carbs), and 38.9g fat.

Energy density

5.65 kcal/g

high

Protein / 100 kcal

3.1 g

satiety per calorie

Net carbs / 100 g

32.2 g

carbs minus fibre

100 kcal portion

18 g

≈ 0.6 oz

✓ High protein✓ Good source of fibre✓ Low saturated fat✓ Very low sodium✓ Sugar free
Serving size
How many?

= 100 g total

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Calories
565
in 100 g · 565 kcal per 100 g
Carbs36.3 g · 26%
Protein17.4 g · 12%
Fat38.9 g · 62%
Sugars
0g
Fibre
4.1g
Saturated fat
0g
Sodium
5mg

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw nutrition facts

The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for nuts, cashew nuts, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (17.4 g per 100 g), a source of fibre.

NutrientPer 100 g% DV*
Calories565 kcal
Protein17.4 g35%
Carbohydrate36.3 g13%
Fat38.9 g50%
Sugars0 g
Fibre4.1 g15%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Sodium5 mg0%

*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.

Cashew nuts Nuts calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams

USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 5.65 kcal per gram (high energy density), energy dense: small portions carry a lot of calories, so measuring rather than eyeballing makes a real difference.

AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28 g)160 kcal4.9 g10.3 g11 g
100 g (3.5 oz)565 kcal17.4 g36.3 g38.9 g
4 oz (113 g)641 kcal19.7 g41.2 g44.1 g
8 oz / ½ lb (227 g)1281 kcal39.5 g82.3 g88.2 g
1 lb (454 g)2563 kcal78.9 g164.7 g176.4 g
🏛️ Official USDA FoodData Central CitationFDC ID: 2515374

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2515374.

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How cashew nuts nuts compares to other nuts & seeds

Against the 19 nuts & seeds in this database, cashew nuts nuts ranks 5th lowest in calories and 11th highest in protein. The category averages 616 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 8% below it. The lightest option in the category is flour, chestnut at 385 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw at 29.9 g per 100 g.

Nuts & Seeds (by calories)CaloriesProteinkcal/g
🍽️ Flaxseed, ground545 kcal18 g5.45
🍽️ Seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw555 kcal29.9 g5.55
🥜 Nuts, cashew nuts, raw (this page)565 kcal17.4 g5.65
🥜 Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw598 kcal20.5 g5.98
🍽️ Seeds, sunflower seed, kernel, raw609 kcal18.9 g6.09

Portion planning with cashew nuts nuts

  • 100 calories comes to about 18 g (0.6 oz).
  • 20 g of protein takes about 115 g, bringing 650 kcal with it — that is 3.1 g of protein per 100 calories.
  • Fibre density is 0.7 g per 100 calories, covering 15% of the daily fibre target per 100 g.
  • Macro split by calories: 26% carbs, 12% protein, 62% fat.

Nutrient screening detail

The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:

  • High protein — 17.4 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
  • Good source of fibre — 4.1 g per 100 g (≥ 10% DV)
  • Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
  • Very low sodium — 5 mg per 100 g (≤ 35 mg)
  • Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)

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Cashew nuts Nuts FAQ & Nutrition Questions

How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of cashew nuts nuts?

One serving of 100 g provides 565 calories, 36.3 g total carbs (32.2 g net carbs), 17.4 g protein, and 38.9 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of cashew nuts nuts?

Cashew nuts Nuts contains 565 calories per 100 g, with 17.4 g protein, 36.3 g carbohydrate, and 38.9 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.

What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for cashew nuts nuts?

The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Nuts, cashew nuts, raw" is FDC ID: 2515374. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.

What is the macronutrient breakdown of cashew nuts nuts?

By calories, cashew nuts nuts is approximately 26% carbohydrates, 12% protein, and 62% fat.

How many calories are in an ounce of cashew nuts nuts?

One ounce (28 g) of cashew nuts nuts has 160 calories, with 4.9 g protein, 10.3 g carbs and 11 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 641 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 2563 calories.

How much cashew nuts nuts is 100 calories?

About 18 g of cashew nuts nuts supplies 100 calories, because it carries 5.65 kcal per gram (high energy density). Energy dense: small portions carry a lot of calories, so measuring rather than eyeballing makes a real difference.

How much cashew nuts nuts do I need for 20 g of protein?

Roughly 115 g of cashew nuts nuts, which also brings 650 calories with it. That works out to 3.1 g of protein per 100 calories.

How many net carbs are in cashew nuts nuts?

Per 100 g, cashew nuts nuts has 32.2 g net carbs — 36.3 g total carbohydrate minus 4.1 g fibre.

Is cashew nuts nuts high or low in calories for a nuts & seed?

Cashew nuts Nuts sits 8% below the nuts & seeds average of 616 kcal per 100 g, ranking 5th lowest of 19 in this category.

Is this nutrition data free to use?

Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.