Cashews (dry roasted, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, halves and whole · 137 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein21g10% of calories
- Carbs45g21% of calories
- Fat64g68% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cashews (dry roasted, unsalted) (1 cup, halves and whole, 137 g) has 786 calories, with 21 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 64 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (42% DV), Vitamin K (40% DV) and thiamine (23% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 63% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein42%
- Vitamin K40%
- Thiamine23%
- Riboflavin (B2)21%
- Vitamin B627%
- Folate (B9)24%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber15%
- Niacin12%
- Choline15%
- Potassium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat63%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, halves and whole (137 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 48 μg | 40% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) | 95 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 33% |
| Choline | 84 mg | 15% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 62 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 8 mg | 103% |
| Potassium | 774 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 356 mg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 671 mg | 96% |
| Zinc | 8 mg | 70% |
| Copper | 3 mg | 338% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 16 μg | 29% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 37 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 786 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 149minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 94minCycling (moderate)
- 66minRunning (6 mph)
- 111minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cashews (dry roasted, unsalted)?
One serving of Cashews (dry roasted, unsalted) (1 cup, halves and whole) has 786 calories, which works out to 574 calories per 100 g. That is about 39% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Cashews (dry roasted, unsalted) high in protein?
It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (42% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 10% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Cashews (dry roasted, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 21% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cashews (dry roasted, unsalted)?
22 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cashews (dry roasted, unsalted)?
6.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
