Cashew (kaju) calories and protein
one ounce of cashews (28.35 g) has about 157 kcal and 5.2 g protein. Per 100 g, raw cashew nuts has 553 kcal and 18.2 g protein.
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Nutrition per 100 g and per serving
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, cashew nuts, raw (USDA FDC 170162)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 553 | 18.2 | 30.2 | 43.8 | 3.3 |
| one ounce of cashewsUSDA portion: 1 oz | 28.35 g | 157 | 5.2 | 8.6 | 12.4 | 0.9 |
| 10 cashewsAssumed weight | 15 g (assumed) | 83 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 6.6 | 0.5 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 170162: Nuts, cashew nuts, raw. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Cashew nuts gives 3.3 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, cashew nuts ranks #12 of 38 foods on these pages.
Foods on these pages with more protein per 100 kcal:
About Cashew nuts
Cashews, or kaju, are eaten as a snack, ground into rich curry pastes and pressed into kaju katli.
- Ten cashews is an assumed weight; whole cashews vary in size.
- Fried and salted cashews add oil and salt to these raw-nut values.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one ounce of cashews?
one ounce of cashews (28.35 g) has about 157 kcal, 5.2 g protein, 12.4 g fat and 8.6 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of cashew nuts?
100 g of raw cashew nuts has about 18.2 g protein and 553 kcal, with 43.8 g fat and 30.2 g carbohydrate.
Is cashew nuts high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, cashew nuts ranks #12 of 38 foods on these pages, with 18.2 g per 100 g. That is 3.3 g protein per 100 kcal.
Why are cashews used to thicken gravies?
Ground cashew paste is creamy because of its fat and starch, which is also why a little goes a long way in the calorie line.
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Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
- fdcId 170162: Nuts, cashew nuts, raw (SR Legacy)
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.