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Cashews

Preparation
lightly salted
Reported per
100 g
USDA category
Nuts and seeds
Record type
Survey (FNDDS)

USDA FoodData Central record 2707496, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Cashews, lightly salted

Per 100 g

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Calories
581 cal
Protein
14.8 g
Total fat
47.7 g
Carbohydrate
31.6 g
Fiber
2.9 g
Sugars
4.8 g

Every value above is per 100 g of cashews, lightly salted, as measured in the USDA record. Nothing is scaled, averaged, or scored.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g · Cashews, lightly salted

Nutrition Facts for Cashews, lightly salted, per 100 g
Calories581
Total Fat47.7g61% DV
Saturated Fat9.2g46% DV
Total Carbohydrate31.6g11% DV
Dietary Fiber2.9g10% DV
Total Sugars4.8g
Protein14.8g30% DV
Sodium208mg9% DV
Calcium44mg3% DV
Iron5.8mg32% DV
Folate67mcg17% DV
Vitamin C0mg0% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and apply to the 100 g amount above. Source: USDA FoodData Central: Cashews, lightly salted.

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