Calories in Cashew

Cashew has about 88 calories per 10 pieces (16 g), with 2.9 g protein, 4.8 g carbs and 7 g fat. Per 100 g it has 553 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, Iron-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceGood fibre sourceEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron source
88kcal
Calories · 10 pieces (16 g)
2.9g
Protein · 10 pieces (16 g)
4.8g
Carbs · 10 pieces (16 g)
7g
Fat · 10 pieces (16 g)
Carbs 21%Protein 12%Fat 67%share of calories

Cashew calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
10 pieces (16 g)88 kcal2.9 g4.8 g7 g
100 g553 kcal18.2 g30.2 g43.9 g

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Cashew nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 10 pieces (16 g)
Calories553 kcal88 kcal
Protein18.2 g2.9 g
Carbohydrates30.2 g4.8 g
Fat43.9 g7 g
Fibre3.3 g0.5 g
Sugar5.9 g0.9 g
Sodium12 mg2 mg
Calcium37 mg6 mg
Iron6.7 mg1.1 mg
Potassium660 mg106 mg
Vitamin C0.5 mg0.1 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Cashew healthy?

  • ●Cashew is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 553 kcal per 100 g. About 21% of its calories come from carbs, 12% from protein and 67% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 10 pieces (16 g) already adds 88 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.9 g in 10 pieces (16 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 10 pieces (16 g) (88 kcal) takes about 18 min of brisk walking or 8 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Cashew: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Cashew?

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One serving of Cashew, 10 pieces (16 g), has roughly 88 calories, with 2.9 g protein, 4.8 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat and 0.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Cashew?

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100 g of Cashew has 553 kcal, with 18.2 g protein, 30.2 g carbs, 43.9 g fat, 3.3 g fibre and 5.9 g sugar.

How much protein is in Cashew?

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Cashew has 18.2 g protein per 100 g (2.9 g in 10 pieces (16 g)). Protein provides about 12% of its calories.

Is Cashew good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 553 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 10 pieces (16 g) adds 88 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Cashew?

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Burning roughly 88 kcal takes about 18 minutes of brisk walking or 8 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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