Calories in Cashew Butter

Cashew Butter has about 94 calories per 1 tbsp (16 g), with 2.9 g protein, 4.5 g carbs and 7.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 587 kcal.

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

Good protein sourceEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron source
94kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (16 g)
2.9g
Protein · 1 tbsp (16 g)
4.5g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (16 g)
7.8g
Fat · 1 tbsp (16 g)
Carbs 17%Protein 12%Fat 71%share of calories

Cashew Butter calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (16 g)94 kcal2.9 g4.5 g7.8 g
100 g587 kcal18 g28 g49 g

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Cashew Butter nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (16 g)
Calories587 kcal94 kcal
Protein18 g2.9 g
Carbohydrates28 g4.5 g
Fat49 g7.8 g
Fibre2 g0.3 g
Sugar6 g1 g
Sodium15 mg2 mg
Calcium43 mg7 mg
Iron5 mg0.8 mg
Potassium546 mg87 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 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 Butter healthy?

  • ●Cashew Butter is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 587 kcal per 100 g. About 17% of its calories come from carbs, 12% from protein and 71% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (16 g) already adds 94 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.9 g in 1 tbsp (16 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (16 g) (94 kcal) takes about 19 min of brisk walking or 9 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Cashew Butter: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Cashew Butter?

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One serving of Cashew Butter, 1 tbsp (16 g), has roughly 94 calories, with 2.9 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrates, 7.8 g fat and 0.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Cashew Butter?

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100 g of Cashew Butter has 587 kcal, with 18 g protein, 28 g carbs, 49 g fat, 2 g fibre and 6 g sugar.

How much protein is in Cashew Butter?

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Cashew Butter has 18 g protein per 100 g (2.9 g in 1 tbsp (16 g)). Protein provides about 12% of its calories.

Is Cashew Butter good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 587 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (16 g) adds 94 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

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

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Burning roughly 94 kcal takes about 19 minutes of brisk walking or 9 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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