Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit

Cashew nut

Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit 619 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Cashew nut provides 619 kcal (2,570 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of phosphorus (540 mg), magnesium (270 mg) and fat (48.1 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit” category (“Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein21.5 g 43%

Fat48.1 g 69%

Carbohydrates23.2 g 9%

Dietary fibre3.6 g 12%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	619 kcal (2,570 kJ)C	31%
Protein	21.5 gE	43%
Fat	48.1 gE	69%
of which saturated fat	8.2 gE	41%
of which polyunsaturated	8.7 gE	n/a
of which omega-3	0.1 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	23.2 gA	9%
of which sugars	3.1 gA	3%
Dietary fibre	3.6 gA	12%
Water	4.6 gA	n/a
Alcohol	0 gE	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	40 mgA	5%
Iron	5.9 mgA	42%
Magnesium	270 mgA	72%
Phosphorus	540 mgA	77%
Potassium	660 mgA	33%
Sodium	9 mgA	0%
Zinc	4 mgA	40%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgA	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgA	0%
Vitamin C	1 mgA	1%
Folate	46 µgA	23%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein43%

Fat69%

Carbohydrates9%

Dietary fibre12%

Phosphorus77%

Magnesium72%

Iron42%

Zinc40%

Potassium33%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Sunflower seeds	− 3.6 g	− 6.4 g	− 2 kcal
vs Pine nuts	+ 5 g	− 13.8 g	− 69 kcal
vs Almond	− 4.1 g	− 4 g	− 5 kcal
vs Seeds, kernels, nuts (average), unsalted	+ 0.7 g	− 4.8 g	+ 1 kcal
vs Peanut	− 4.6 g	− 1 g	− 4 kcal

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Sunflower seeds621 kcal

Pine nuts688 kcal

Almond624 kcal

Sesame seeds, peeled660 kcal

Pistachio, dried621 kcal

Hazelnut661 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Cashew nut?

100 g of Cashew nut provides 619 kcal, i.e. 2,570 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Cashew nut?

100 g provides 21.5 g of protein, i.e. 43% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Cashew nut?

100 g contains 48.1 g of fat, of which 8.2 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Cashew nut” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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