Cashews
Cashews are a type of nut commonly used in beverages, candies, chutneys, pickles, relishes, and much more!
The flavor profile for cashews can be described as creamy and crunchy.
Cashews contain over 17+ nutrients including 8 vitamins and 9 minerals. Cashews are also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Cashews
There are 18 uses for cashews. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Beverages.
- Candies.
- Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes.
- Crumbles, Cobblers, Crisps.
- Curries.
- Desserts.
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Dressings, Marinades.
- Grain Dishes.
- Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts.
- Pastas.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Sauces.
- Slices, Bars.
- Snack.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming cashews.
- People concerned about their fat intake should go for dry-roasted cashews as they do not have added oil in them.
- When buying cashews, you should only select the ones that appear fresh and are free from any moisture or insect infestation.
- Due to their oil content, cashews are highly prone to rancidity. Store in a cool dry place to increase their shelf life.
- Roasted cashews make an ideal portable snack – offering a significant amount of heart healthy fats, protein, fiber and lots of minerals.
- Cashews go exceptionally well with tofu and soups.
- Blending cashews with nutrional yeast can be used in place of cheese for getting that creamy texture in pasta dishes.
- You can make dairy-free sour cream by blending cashews with lemon juice andd apple cider vinegar.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy cashews are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Cashews - Dried
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
553
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44g
41%
Saturated Fat 8g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 12mg
1%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 30g
23%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 18g
40%
Copper 244%
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Magnesium 94%
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Manganese 92%
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Phosphorous 85%
·
Zinc 72%
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Vitamin K 38%
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Thiamin 38%
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Iron 37%
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Selenium 36%
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Vitamin B6 32%
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Pantothenic Acid 17%
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Potassium 14%
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Niacin 8%
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Folate 6%
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Vitamin E 6%
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Riboflavin 5%
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Calcium 4%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Highlights
- Rich in heart healthy fats.
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 11 micronutrients.
- Good source of 2 micronutrients.