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Cashews (raw)
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Cashews (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 137 g

Calories
758
38%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    25g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    41g
    21% of calories
  • Fat
    60g
    67% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Cashews (raw) (1 cup, 137 g) has 758 calories, with 25 g of protein, 41 g of carbohydrates and 60 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in protein (50% DV), Vitamin K (39% DV) and thiamine (48% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 53% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
553cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.3g
Net carbs
37g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.5g
8.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein50%
  • Vitamin K39%
  • Thiamine48%
  • Vitamin B644%
  • Pantothenic acid24%
  • Iron114%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber16%
  • Potassium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat53%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (137 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K47 μg
39%
Thiamine1 mg
48%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin1 mg
9%
Vitamin B61 mg
44%
Folate (B9)34 μg
9%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
24%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium51 mg
5%
Iron9 mg
114%
Potassium904 mg
19%
Magnesium400 mg
95%
Phosphorus812 mg
116%
Zinc8 mg
72%
Copper3 mg
334%
Manganese2 mg
99%
Selenium27 μg
50%
Full breakdown · 36 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine3 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Cystine1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats33 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats11 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch32 g—
Sucrose8 g—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 758 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 144min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 91min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 63min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 107min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cashews (raw)?

One serving of Cashews (raw) (1 cup) has 758 calories, which works out to 553 calories per 100 g. That is about 38% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Cashews (raw) high in protein?

It provides a solid 25 g of protein per serving (50% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% 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 (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 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 (raw)?

16 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Cashews (raw)?

8.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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