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Low GI
High Potassium
💪High Protein

Cashew Calories

Rich in magnesium and copper, contains healthy fats

CALORIES

553kcal

GI

25low

POTASSIUM

660mg

FIBER

3.3g

Cashew Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

553

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

30.2g

· 21%

Protein

18.2g

· 12%

Fat

43.9g

· 67%

Fiber

3.3g

Cashew Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.42mg · 35% DV

Vitamin K

34.1µg · 28% DV

B6

0.42mg · 25% DV

Biotin

7µg · 23% DV

Minerals

Copper

2mg · 222% DV

Manganese

2mg · 87% DV

Phosphorus

593mg · 85% DV

Magnesium

292mg · 70% DV

Cashew Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

25
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

8
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Cashew Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Cashew Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts yes
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Cashew Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cashew Fat Profile

SATURATED

7.8g

MONOUNSATURATED

23.8g

POLYUNSATURATED

7.8g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 130:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (130:1).

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Cashew — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in cashews, and what are the macros?

Per 100 g, cashews provide 553 calories. That serving contains 18.2 g protein, 30.2 g carbs, 43.9 g fat, and 3.3 g fiber.

Are cashews low glycemic and suitable for gluten-free or vegan diets?

Cashews have a glycemic index of 25, which is low. They are suitable for gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, omnivore, Mediterranean, and flexitarian diets, but they are a tree nut allergen.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.