Nuts, cashew nuts, raw
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.5 MG | 1% | |
| Thiamin | 0.4 MG | 35% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Niacin | 1.1 MG | 7% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 17% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 25% | |
| Folate, total | 25 UG | 6% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.9 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 34.1 UG | 28% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 37 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 6.7 MG | 37% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 292 MG | 70% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 593 MG | 47% | |
| Potassium, K | 660 MG | 14% | |
| Sodium, Na | 12 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.8 MG | 53% | |
| Copper, Cu | 2.2 MG | 244% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.7 MG | 72% | |
| Selenium, Se | 19.9 UG | 36% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 18.2g per 100g.
- Good source of dietary fiber (3.3g per 100g).
- Good source of Iron, Fe (37% DV).
- Rich source of Magnesium, Mg (70% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (47% DV).
- Rich source of Zinc, Zn (53% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Nuts, cashew nuts, raw
Raw cashews have a softer, creamier texture than most tree nuts, owing to a fat profile that includes more stearic acid than almonds or walnuts. The carbohydrate content is notably higher than in many nuts, placing cashews closer to legumes in their macronutrient balance. Protein is solid, fat substantial though lower than walnuts or pecans. Fiber is modest. They are used across South and Southeast Asian cooking, blended into dairy-free creams and cheeses, and eaten widely as a snack. What are sold as raw cashews are technically heat-processed to neutralize the caustic shell oil.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Nuts, cashew nuts, raw include Copper, Cu (244% DV) , Manganese, Mn (72% DV) , Magnesium, Mg (70% DV) , Zinc, Zn (53% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (47% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 553 calories per 100 grams, Nuts, cashew nuts, raw gets 13% of its calories from protein, 22% from carbohydrates, and 71% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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