Nuts (cashew nuts, raw) nutrition facts
Anacardium occidentale
100 grams of nuts, cashew nuts, raw contain 553 calories, 18 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 44 g of fat. It is an excellent source of copper (244% DV), manganese (72% DV), magnesium (70% DV) and zinc (53% DV). Most of its calories (67%) come from fat.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Copper244%
- Manganese72%
- Magnesium70%
- Zinc53%
- Phosphorus47%
- Iron37%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1 µg | 28% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.42 mg | 35% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.06 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.86 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg | 25% |
| Folate | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 6.68 mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 292 mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 593 mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 5.78 mg | 53% |
| Copper | 2.2 mg | 244% |
| Manganese | 1.66 mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 19.9 µg | 36% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 7.78 g | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.8 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.84 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 5.2 g | - |
How it compares to other nut and seed products
| Per 100 g | Nuts (cashew nuts, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 496 | +11% |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 15.3 g | +19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 28.8 g | +5% |
| Total fat | 43.8 g | 39 g | +12% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 8.53 g | -61% |
| Total sugars | 5.91 g | 6.68 g | -12% |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 159 mg | -92% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170162. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.