cashew
Cashew nut
Cashew nut is the processed edible kernel of the cashew fruit, eaten whole or chopped and also ground into pastes or other products.
About Cashew nut
Cashew nut is the edible kernel of the cashew tree’s fruit, sold after the naturally occurring shell and its caustic contents have been removed through processing. The curved, kidney-shaped kernels range from ivory to pale gold and have a smooth surface. They are usually tender and crunchy when raw or roasted, with a mild, buttery flavour.
Cashews are eaten whole or chopped, and are also ground into pastes or processed into products such as cashew butter and drinks. Retail forms include raw, roasted, salted, and unsalted kernels. These preparations are not interchangeable in flavour or composition, and added salt, oil, or other ingredients can distinguish packaged products.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Local names for cashew nut
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anacardo
noix de cajou
カシューナッツ
kashū nattsu
cashew nut (raw)
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cashew nut (shell off, oil roasted)
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cashew nut (shell off, raw)
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cashew nut (shell off, roasted)
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cashew nut (shell on, raw)
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Cashew nut, Seasoned, Roasted
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Cashew nuts, kernel only, plain
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Cashew nuts, kernel only, roasted and salted
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Cashews, honey roasted
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Cashews, lightly salted
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Cashews, salted
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Cashews, unroasted
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Cashews, unsalted
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dry-grilled and unsalted cashew nut
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grilled and salted cashew nut
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grilled and unsalted cashew nut
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Noix de cajou, grillée, sans sel ajouté
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Non-roasted cashew nuts
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Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
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Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added
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Nuts, cashew nuts, oil roasted, with salt added
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Nuts, cashew nuts, oil roasted, without salt added
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Nuts, cashew nuts, raw
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Raw cashew nuts
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Roasted cashew nuts
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Cashew nut nutrition & diet
Cashew nut nutritional value
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.
- Calories
- 553kcal
- Protein
- 18.2g
- Carbs
- 30.2g
- Fat
- 43.9g
Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.
Comparisons should distinguish raw from roasted kernels and account for any salt or oil added during roasting. Cashew pastes, butters, and drinks are processed products whose ingredient proportions and added ingredients vary.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Nuts, cashew nuts, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.
The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.
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