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Cashew

A cashew is a kidney-shaped tree seed eaten whole or used in sauces, sweets, and savory dishes.

Cashew — illustrative ingredient image

About Cashew

A cashew is the edible kidney-shaped kernel of the cashew tree, normally sold after removal from its hard outer shell. It is eaten whole or chopped in sweets, snack mixes, sauces, nut pastes, stir-fries, curries, and baked goods. Its gentle flavour allows it to work in both savoury dishes and desserts.

Dry cashew kernels are firm and slightly crisp, with a mild, buttery flavour that becomes fuller and more toasted when roasted. They can be creamy when blended and pleasantly crunchy when left whole or lightly toasted. Pieces vary in tenderness and crispness according to moisture, storage, and cooking.

Kernels are usually pale ivory to light golden, becoming deeper golden or brown with roasting. Common forms include whole kernels, halves, pieces, roasted kernels, and salted or seasoned versions. Chopping changes their size and texture, while roasting darkens the surface and intensifies toasted notes.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for cashew

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English

cashew

English

Nut, cashew, raw, unsalted

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English

Nut, cashew, roasted, salted

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English

Nut, cashew, roasted, unsalted

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Cashew nutrition & diet

Cashew nutritional value

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
553kcal
Protein
18.2g
Carbs
30.2g
Fat
43.9g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Specify raw, roasted, fried, soaked, salted, sweetened, or ground cashew, and whether the edible portion is whole pieces, butter, flour, or a sauce. Record coatings and added oils separately. Match the reference to the served form, since preparation and recipe use can substantially change the portion composition.

Compare the right form: Match references to edible cashew kernels in the same raw, roasted, salted, ground, butter, flour, or sauce form, with coatings documented.

Diet considerations

Cashew is a plant-derived tree seed. Compatibility changes with roasting oils, salt, sugar, chocolate, cereal coatings, dairy, or animal-derived sauces. Plain kernels differ from butter, flour, sweets, and savory sauces, while portion-dependent carbohydrate patterns vary with grinding, sweetening, and accompanying ingredients in the finished preparation.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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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