NUT · per 100g edible portion
Cashews
Nutrition facts for cashews (raw) — measured values from USDA FoodData Central, standardized to a 100g basis.
Ranks in 8 of 8 tracked rankings
Energy
553kcal
per 100g
Per 1 oz (28.35 g): 157 kcal · 5.2 g protein · 8.6 g carbs · 12.4 g fat
Protein
18.2g
Carbs
30.2g
Fiber
3.3g
Fat
43.9g
Macronutrient mix
Share of calories from each macro (Atwater 4/4/9 kcal per g)
In context
Why cashews stands out
Where cashews sits among the 61 foods in the database, per nutrient — computed from measured values only.
High in
- Zinc#2 · 5.8 mg
- Iron#3 · 6.7 mg
Source of
- Magnesium#4 · 292 mg
- Phosphorus#4 · 593 mg
- Saturated Fat#6 · 7.8 g
- Potassium#8 · 660 mg
- Vitamin K#8 · 34.1 µg
Low in
Nothing in the top tier for this food.
Serving sizes
Household measures
| Measure | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.35 g | 157 kcal | 5.2 g | 8.6 g | 12.4 g |
Measures from USDA food portion data; per-serving values are derived from the measured per-100g values.
Full profile
Nutrition facts per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 553 kcal |
| Protein | 18.22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30.19 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Sugar | 5.91 g |
| Fat | 43.85 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.78 g |
| Calcium | 37 mg |
| Iron | 6.68 mg |
| Magnesium | 292 mg |
| Phosphorus | 593 mg |
| Potassium | 660 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Zinc | 5.78 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin K | 34.1 µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Folate | 25 µg |
Common questions
Cashews FAQ
How many calories in 1 oz of cashews?
1 oz of cashews (28.35 g) provides about 157 kcal. Per 100 g, cashews has 553 kcal.
How much protein in cashews?
Cashews contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 5.2 g per 1 oz (28.35 g).
Is cashews high in fiber?
Cashews has 3.3 g of fiber per 100 g and ranks #17 of 58 tracked foods for fiber.
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Data Provenance
USDA FoodData Central
SR Legacy
- Source
- USDA FoodData Central
- FDC ID
- 170162
- Basis
- 100 g edible portion
- Record type
- SR Legacy
- Retrieved
- November 10, 2026