Cashew nuts

Cup, Roasted130 g
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 (essential for normal growth and health), Magnesium (essential for proper hydration), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Vitamin K (helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure), Zinc (plays a leading role in weight loss), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Selenium (helps the regulation of hormones in the body), Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients) 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

Helps prevent cancer; Fights Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Copper

Essential for normal growth and health; Reduces the symptoms of arthritis.

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%