Cashew nuts
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Cup, Roasted130 g
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Oz (18 Kernels)28 g

Calories in 1 oz (18 kernels) (28 g)
160.7 calories, 117 from fat
 
Carbs
9.2 g
 
Proteins
4.3 g
 
Fat
13 g
 
Sat. Fat
2.6 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Cashew nuts have high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.2 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (14%/cal) - a good source of Copper (reduces the symptoms of arthritis), Magnesium (essential for proper hydration), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Vitamin K (fights Alzheimer's disease), Zinc (plays a leading role in weight loss), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Potassium (helps prevent muscle cramps) and Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones).
  • Cashew nuts contain a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0.02%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (31% of DV/100g), fiber (12% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (46% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(5.7 cal/g)
High
Density
(14 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.6 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
9%
Protein
3%
Carbs
3%
Fiber
20%
Fat
13%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
4%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin K

Fights Alzheimer's disease; Helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Copper

Helps balance blood cholesterol levels; Stimulates the brain.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Cashew nuts

Serving Size: oz (18 kernels) (28g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 160.7 cal
Calories from Fat 117 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 13 g 20%
Saturated Fat 2.6 g 12.8%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 86.2 mg 3.6%
Total Carbohydrate 9.2 g 3.1%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g 3.4%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 4.3 g 8.6%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 3.6%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 9.7 mcg 12.1%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 12.6 mg 1.4%
Copper (Cu) 0.6 mg 31.1%
Iron (Fe) 1.7 mg 9.3%
Magnesium (Mg) 72.8 mg 18.2%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 158.2 mg 4.5%
Phosphorus (P) 137.2 mg 13.7%
Selenium (Se) 3.3 mcg 4.7%
Zinc (Zn) 1.6 mg 10.5%