How many calories in Cashew Nuts? See below, the Cashew Nut calories for the different serving sizes. We provide you with the Cashew Nut nutrition facts and the health benefits of Cashew Nuts to help you to lose weight and eat a healthy diet.
Three quarters of the fat in the Cashew Nut is good fat, a mix of mono and polyunsaturated fat, with about one fifth being saturated fat. Cashew Nuts are an excellent source of vitamins B6, B1 (thiamin), iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. As with all seeds and nuts the Cashew does contain carbohydrates, but also contains no cholesterol. Cashews are also a good source of fiber, although not as high as Almonds. The nutrients of the Cashew Nut are all provided in a table at the bottom of this page.
As Cashew Nuts are high in good fats, phytochemicals and antioxidants, they protect against cardiovascular / heart diseases. Other Cashew Nut benefits include promoting healthy bone growth. If you have either kidney or gallbladder problems, you should not eat Cashews due to the presence of oxalates, which can crystallize and cause health issues.
It is considered that if you eat a portion of nuts about twice a week, it was reported in the respected medical journal, "Obesity", that you are less likely to gain weight than those who do not eat nuts.
See our nuts calories comparison chart to compare the calories in Cashews with the other calories in nuts.
All our calorie information is sourced from the US Department of Agriculture.
Serving Size | Calories per Serving |
100 grams | 553 kcal (2314 kJ) |
1 oz, 28.35 grams | 157 kcal (656 kJ) |
Serving Size | Calories per Serving |
100 grams | 574 kcal (2402 kJ) |
1 cup, halves and whole, 137 grams | 786 kcal (3291 kJ) |
1 oz, 28.35 grams | 163 kcal (681 kJ) |
Serving Size | Calories per Serving |
100 grams | 574 kcal (2402 kJ) |
1 cup, halves and whole, 137 grams | 786 kcal (3291 kJ) |
1 tbsp, 8.6 grams | 49 kcal (207 kJ) |
1 oz, 28.35 grams | 163 kcal (681 kJ) |
Serving Size | Calories per Serving |
100 grams | 581 kcal (2431 kJ) |
1 cup, whole, 129 grams | 749 kcal (3136 kJ) |
1 cup, halves and pieces, 129 grams | 749 kcal (3136 kJ) |
1 oz (18 kernels), 28.35 grams | 165 kcal (689 kJ) |
Serving Size | Calories per Serving |
100 grams | 580 kcal (2426 kJ) |
1 cup, whole, 129 grams | 748 kcal (3130 kJ) |
1 cup, halves and pieces, 129 grams | 748 kcal (3130 kJ) |
1 oz (18 kernels), 28.35 grams | 164 kcal (688 kJ) |
Cashew Nut nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Scientific Name: Anacardium occidentale |
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Proximates: | ||
Cashew Nut Nutrients | Cashew Nut, raw | Cashew Nut, dry roasted, with salt |
Water | 5.2 g | 1.7 g |
Energy | 2314 kJ (553 kcal) | 2402 kJ (574 kcal) |
Protein | 18.22 g | 15.31 g |
Carbohydrates | 30.19 g | 32.69 g |
TOTAL FAT: | 43.85 g | 46.35 g |
Saturated Fat: | 7.783 g | 9.157 g |
Monounsaturated Fat: | 23.797 g | 27.317 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat: | 7.845 g | 7.836 g |
Fiber | 3.3 g | 3 g |
Sugars, total | 5.91 g | 5.01 |
Starch | 23.49 g | - |
Minerals: | ||
Calcium, Ca | 37 mg (3.7%) | 45 mg (4.5%) |
Iron, Fe | 6.68 mg (37%) | 6 mg (33%) |
Magnesium, Mg | 292 mg (73%) | 260 mg (65%) |
Phosphorus, P | 593 mg (59%) | 490 mg (49%) |
Potassium, K | 660 mg (14%) | 565 mg (12%) |
Sodium, Na | 12 mg (0.5%) | 640 mg (27%) |
Zinc, Zn | 5.78 mg (39%) | 5.6 mg (37%) |
Copper, Cu | 2.195 mg (110%) | 2.22 mg (111%) |
Manganese, Mn | 1.655 mg (83%) | 0.826 mg (41%) |
Selenium, Se | 19.9 mcg (28%) | 11.7 mcg (17%) |
Vitamins: | ||
Vitamin C | 0.5 mg (0.83%) | 0 mg (0%) |
Thiamin (Vit. B1) | 0.423 mg (28%) | 0.2 mg (13%) |
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) | 0.058 mg (3.41%) | 0.2 mg (12%) |
Niacin (Vit. B3) | 1.062 mg (5.31%) | 1.4 mg (7%) |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.864 mg (8.64%) | 1.217 mg (12%) |
Vitamin B6 | 0.417 mg (21%) | 0.256 mg (13%) |
Folate (Vit. B9) | 25 mcg (6.25%) | 69 mcg (17%) |
Vitamin A | 0 iu (0%) | 0 iu (0%) |
Vitamin E | 0.9 mg (7.5%) | 0.92 mg (7.67%) |
Vitamin K | 34.1 mcg (43%) | 34.7 mcg (43%) |
Percentages are relative to US Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for adults. |
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