Protein by serving size
30g
5g
100g
17g
607 calories per 100g · 2.8g protein per 100 calories
Figures are per 100g as sold (raw, unsalted). Protein content varies by brand, cut and exact preparation — see the note below. Calories are worked out from the source's energy in kilojoules. AFCD uses different conversion factors from those required on food labels (Food Standards Code Standard 1.2.8), so they may differ slightly from the pack.
Source: FSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Nut, cashew, raw, unsalted, F006088
Cashews has about 17g of protein per 100g as sold (raw, unsalted). The table above shows what that works out to for common serves.
Other forms and varieties
Use the figure that matches how you weigh your food. Cooking changes the water content, so raw and cooked figures differ.
| Form | Protein per 100g | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| As sold (shown above)FSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Nut, cashew, raw, unsalted, F006088 | 17g | 607 |
| RoastedFSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Nut, cashew, roasted, unsalted, F006092 | 17g | 605 |
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FAQs
How much protein is in 100g of cashews?
About 17g of protein per 100g as sold (raw, unsalted).
How much protein is in 30g of cashews?
About 5g of protein, based on 17g per 100g.
How many calories are in cashews?
About 607 calories per 100g, which works out to 2.8g of protein per 100 calories.
How does cashews compare with other nuts & seeds foods?
Of the 8 nuts & seeds foods on this site, cashews ranks number 7 for protein per 100g, comparing each food in the form its page shows. See the full table on our high protein foods page.
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