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Cashew nuts, kernel only, plain

Cashew nuts are the edible kernels of the cashew tree. The figures here describe plain kernels, including whole and broken nuts. They mainly provide fat, with protein and carbohydrate also contributing energy. Per 100g, they contain 2374 kJ of energy, 48g of fat, 18g of protein and 270mg of magnesium.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. Cashews are concentrated sources of energy, which is worth noting when monitoring energy intake. Their fat includes both unsaturated and saturated fats. These plain kernels contain little salt; salted versions may differ. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

573 kcal

Energy

2374 kJ

Fat

48g

of which saturates

9.5g

Carbohydrate

18g

of which sugars

4.6g

Protein

18g

Salt

0.04g

Water

4.4g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

1µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin E

0.85mg

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.69mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.14mg

Niacin (B3)

1.2mg

Vitamin B6

0.49mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

67µg

Calcium

32mg

Iron

6.2mg

Magnesium

270mg

Phosphorus

560mg

Potassium

710mg

Sodium

15mg

Zinc

5.9mg

Copper

2.1mg

Selenium

29µg

Iodine

11µg

Other types of cashew nuts

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Cashew nuts, kernel only, roasted and salted

611 kcal

21g

51g

4.3g

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (20 samples, whole and broken kernels). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published